Robert Paul (June 2, 1937 – December 19, 2024) was a Canadian pair skater. He teamed up with Barbara Wagner in 1952. They became the 1960 Olympic champions, four-time World champions, and five-time Canadian national champions. After retiring from competition, the pair toured with Ice Capades.
Biography Paul choreographed for Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Linda Fratianne, and Donny and Marie. He was one of Mirai Nagasu's coaches. He appeared in the Bewitched episode "Samantha on Thin Ice".Robert Paul IMDb; retrieved June 21, 2021
Paul starred in the first full-length television skating special in Canada, "Planet Ice".
Paul died in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December 19, 2024, at the age of 87.
Results (with Wagner)
International Event 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 Winter Olympics 6th 1st World Championships 5th 5th 1st 1st 1st 1st North American Championships 3rd 1st 1st National Canadian Championships 3rd J 1st J 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
(Men's singles) National Event 1955 1956 Canadian Championships 2nd J 2nd J
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