Nancy Heiss
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Nancy Heiss is a former
1959 event. In those three years she also qualified to skate at the World Figure Skating Championships, where she placed 8th, 6th, and 8th, respectively.[1]
Heiss was unable to compete in the 1959-1960 season due to an ankle injury, and enrolled at Michigan State University that fall instead. While she announced an intention to return to competition after recovering from her injury, in the end she chose to concentrate on her studies.[2]
Nancy Heiss is the younger sister of
Life magazine.[3]
Like her sister Carol, Nancy Heiss was coached by Pierre Brunet during her competitive career.[4]
Results
| Event | 1955 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 8th | 6th | 8th | ||
| North American Championships | 3rd | ||||
U.S. Championships |
1st J. | 4th | 4th | 2nd |
References
- ^ United States Figure Skating Association 1998/99 Media Guide
- ^ "News About Skaters", Skating magazine, June 1960
- ^ Nancy Heiss photos
- ^ "Tragic Crash Shocks Officials Here", The Ottawa Citizen, Feb 14 1961
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