Karol Kennedy

Karol Estelle Kennedy Kucher (February 14, 1932 in Shelton, Washington – June 25, 2004 in Seattle, Washington) was an American pair skater. With her brother, Peter, she won five U.S. Championship titles from 1948 to 1952. Known as "The Kennedy Kids," they won the World Championship in 1950, and the silver medal in the 1952 Winter Olympics.

Karol Kennedy
Born	(1932-02-14)February 14, 1932 Shelton, Washington, U.S.
Died	June 25, 2004(2004-06-25) (aged 72) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Figure skating career
Country	United States
Retired	1952
Medal record Pairs' figure skating Representing  United States Olympic Games 1952 Oslo Pairs World Championships 1952 Paris Pairs 1951 Milan Pairs 1950 London Pairs 1949 Paris Pairs 1947 Stockholm Pairs North American Championships 1951 Calgary Pairs 1949 Philadelphia Pairs 1947 Ottawa Pairs

Competitive highlights

(all with Peter)

Event	1946	1947	1948	1949	1950	1951	1952
Winter Olympic Games			6th				2nd
World Championships		2nd	4th	2nd	1st	2nd	2nd
North American Championships		3rd		1st		1st
U.S. Championships	2nd	2nd	1st	1st	1st	1st	1st

References

Note: Peter Kennedy has also been credited as Michael Kennedy

• GoldenSkate: North American Figure Skating Championships: List of Champions
• Skatabase: 1948 Winter Olympics: Pairs Results
• Skatabase: 1952 Winter Olympics: Pairs Results
• Skatabase: 1940s Worlds: Pairs Results
• Skatabase: 1950s Worlds: Pairs Results
• Obituary from the USFSA