Daniel Ryan (figure skater)

Daniel Ryan (born c. 1930 - died February 15, 1961) was an American ice dancer who competed with partner Carol Ann Peters.

Daniel Ryan
Born	c. 1930
Died	(1961-02-15)February 15, 1961
Figure skating career
Country	United States
Partner	Carol Ann Peters
Medal record Figure skating Ice dancing Representing the  United States World Championships 1953 Davos Ice dancing 1952 Paris Ice dancing North American Championships 1953 Cleveland Ice dancing

After his competitive career ended, Ryan became a skating coach. He was en route to the World Figure Skating Championships in 1961 with his pupils, Larry Pierce and Diane Sherbloom, when their plane (Sabena Flight 548) crashed near Brussels, Belgium, killing all on board. Ryan was 30 or 31 at the time of his death.

Results

(with Carol Ann Peters)

Event	1951	1952	1953
World Championships		3rd	3rd
North American Championships	2nd		1st
U.S. Championships	3rd	2nd	1st

External links

• U.S. Figure Skating biography

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