David Jenkins (figure skater)

David Jenkins
David Jenkins at the 1956 Olympics
Born (1936-06-29) June 29, 1936 (age 88)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Figure skating career
CountryUnited States
Skating clubBroadmoor SC
Retired1960
Medal record
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1960 Squaw Valley Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1956 Cortina d'Ampezzo Singles
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1959 Colorado Springs Singles
Gold medal – first place 1958 Paris Singles
Gold medal – first place 1957 Colorado Springs Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1956 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1955 Vienna Singles
North American Championships
Gold medal – first place 1957 Rochester Singles
Silver medal – second place 1955 Regina Singles

David Wilkinson Jenkins (born June 29, 1936) is an American former figure skater. He is the 1960 Olympic champion, the 1956 Olympic bronze medalist, a three-time World champion, and a four-time U.S. national champion.