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American figure skater From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Russel S. "Russ" Witherby (born February 3, 1962, in Cincinnati, Ohio)[1] is an American coach and former competitive figure skater. He competed in ice dance with several partners. He and April Sargent Thomas competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics.[1] His other partners included Lois Luciani and Susie Wynne.
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He is currently coaching at the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Event | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 |
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U.S. Championships | 9th | 7th | 4th | 3rd |
International | ||||||
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Event | 1986–87 | 1987–88 | 1988–89 | 1989–90 | 1990–91 | 1991–92 |
Olympics | 11th | |||||
Worlds | 13th | WD | 8th | 9th | 9th | |
Skate America | 2nd | |||||
Skate Canada | 2nd | |||||
Trophée de France | 2nd | 4th | ||||
NHK Trophy | 3rd | |||||
Nations Cup | 2nd | 3rd | ||||
National | ||||||
U.S. Champ. | 4th | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd | 2nd | 1st |
WD = Withdrew |
International | ||
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Event | 1992–1993 | 1993–1994 |
World Championships | 15th | |
Trophée de France | 4th | |
Piruetten | 4th | |
National | ||
U.S. Championships | 2nd | 2nd |