Jacqueline Vaudecrane
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Jacqueline Vaudecrane (22 November 1913 – 27 February 2018) was a French figure skater who competed in ladies singles. She finished first at the French Figure Skating Championships in 1937 and 1938.[1] She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2013[2] and died in February 2018 at the age of 104.[3]
Career
[edit]Jacqueline Vaudecrane was one of the leading French figure skaters of the 1930s, known for her elegance and technical skills. After retiring from competitive skating, she became a highly respected coach, mentoring generations of figure skaters in France. Among her students was Didier Gailhaguet, who later became the president of the French Ice Sports Federatio
Coaching and Legacy
[edit]Vaudecrane played a key role in the development of figure skating in France, coaching both national and international competitors. Her influence extended beyond France, as she was involved in training skaters at various levels and shaping the next generations of athle
References
[edit]- ^ VIDEO, ina.fr; accessed 15 April 2017 (in French)
- ^ Jean-Christophe Berlot, The mother of French skating celebrates her 100th birthday Archived 9 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine, icenetwork.com; 18 November 2013
- ^ "FFSG: AVIS DE DÉCÈS". Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
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