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Peter Kennedy
Full nameMichael Edward Kennedy III
Born (1927-09-04) September 4, 1927 (age 96)
Olympia, Washington, U.S.
Figure skating career
PartnerKarol Kennedy
Skating clubSeattle Skating Club
Broadmoor Skating Club
Retired1952

Michael Edward "Peter" Kennedy III (born September 4, 1927) is an American retired pair skater. Although named Michael, he was nicknamed Peter as a child, and has been credited in competition by both names. With his sister, Karol, he 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. He was born in Olympia, Washington.

Competitive highlights[edit]

(all with Karol)

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

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