Arthur Cumming (figure skater)

Arthur Warren Jack Cumming (8 May 1889 – 9 May 1914) was a British figure skater.^[1] He came in second of the three participants in the special figures event at the 1908 Summer Olympics, earning him a silver medal.^[2] This was the only year in which special figures was an Olympic event. Cumming also participated in pair skating with partner Mrs. Arthur Cadogan. They placed 7th at the World Championships in 1912 and 1913. Cumming was involved in a motorcycle accident in May 1914 after which he contracted tetanus and died.^[3]

Arthur Cumming
Full name	Arthur Warren Jack Cumming
Born	(1889-05-08)8 May 1889
Died	9 May 1914(1914-05-09) (aged 25)
Figure skating career
Country	Great Britain
Medal record Men's figure skating Representing  Great Britain Olympic Games 1908 London Special figures

Results

Men's singles

Event	1911	1912	1913
World Championships	5th
British Championships	1st		1st

Pairs

(with Mrs. Arthur Cadogan)

Event	1912	1913
World Championships	7th	7th

Special Figures

Event	1908
Olympic Games	2nd