Maribel Vinson
Figure skater
Born on: October 12, 1911Died on: February 15, 1961
Aged: 49 years 126 days (592 months)
Birth Sign: Libra
Maribel Yerxa Vinson Owen was an American figure skater and coach. She competed in the disciplines of ladies' singles and pair skating.
As a singles skater, she was the 1932 Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time World medalist, the 1937 North American champion, and a nine-time U.S. national champion.
As a pair skater, she was the 1935 North American champion and four-time national champion with George Hill. She also won two national titles with Thornton Coolidge.
She was the first female sportswriter at The New York Times, and continued competing and winning medals while working as a full-time reporter.
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