1970 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
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The 1970 U.S. Figure Skating Championships was held at the Tulsa Assembly Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma from February 4 through 7, 1970. Medals were awarded in three colors: gold (first), silver (second), and bronze (third) in four disciplines – men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing – across three levels: senior, junior, and novice.
1970 U.S. Figure Skating Championships | |
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Type: | National Championship |
Date: | February 4 – 7 |
Season: | 1969–70 |
Location: | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Venue: | Tulsa Assembly Center |
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The event determined the U.S. team for the 1970 World Championships.
Attendees at the competition noted that the standard of athleticism was rising among skaters in the lower-level divisions. Of particular note was Melissa Militano, who became one of the first female skaters to land a triple toe loop in winning the bronze medal in the junior ladies' event. Another trend was the domination of skaters from California rather than the traditional skating strongholds of the Northeast and Midwest.