Osborne Colson
Osborne Colson | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 31, 1916[1] |
| Died | July 14, 2006 (aged 90)[1] Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Skating coach |
Osborne Colson (March 31, 1916 – July 14, 2006) was a Canadian figure skater and coach.
Colson was born in
Gus Lussi during his competitive career. He later skated professionally with Ice Follies
.
As a coach, he worked with skaters including Barbara Ann Scott, Donald Jackson, Patrick Chan and Sarah Kawahara. He continued to stay active in the sport late in life as the coach of Patrick Chan, who won the 2005 Canadian junior championship under his guidance.
Colson died in Toronto on July 14, 2006, from pneumonia and other complications from a car accident earlier in the year.
Results
men's singles
| Event | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Championships | 2nd J. | 2nd J. | 1st J. | 2nd | 1st | 1st |
- J = Junior level
Pairs with Mary Jane Halsted
| Event | 1936 |
|---|---|
| Canadian Championships | 3rd |
References
- ^ a b "globeandmail.com OSBORNE COLSON, SKATING COACH 1916-2006". The Globe and Mail. July 20, 2006. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
External links
- OSBORNE COLSON, SKATING COACH 1916-2006 at The Globe and Mail
- Osborne Colson Memorial Page
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