Daniel Ryan (figure skater)

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Daniel Ryan
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Country representedFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Bornc. 1930
Died(1961-02-15)February 15, 1961
Partner Carol Ann Peters

Daniel Ryan (born c. 1930 - died February 15, 1961) was an American ice dancer who competed with partner Carol Ann Peters.

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After his competitive career ended, Ryan became a skating coach. He was en route to the World Figure Skating Championships in 1961 with his pupils, Larry Pierce and Diane Sherbloom, when their plane (Sabena Flight 548) crashed near Brussels, Belgium, killing all on board. Ryan was 31 at the time of his death.

Results

(with Carol Ann Peters)

Event195119521953
World Championships 3rd3rd
North American Championships 2nd1st
U.S. Championships 3rd2nd1st

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