Peter Kennedy (figure skater)

Peter Kennedy
Full nameMichael Edward Kennedy III
Born (1927-09-04) September 4, 1927 (age 97)
Olympia, Washington, U.S.
Figure skating career
PartnerKarol Kennedy
Skating clubSeattle Skating Club
Broadmoor Skating Club
Retired1952
Medal record
Pairs' figure skating
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1952 Oslo Pairs
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1952 Paris Pairs
Silver medal – second place 1951 Milan Pairs
Gold medal – first place 1950 London Pairs
Silver medal – second place 1949 Paris Pairs
Silver medal – second place 1947 Stockholm Pairs
North American Championships
Gold medal – first place 1951 Calgary Pairs
Gold medal – first place 1949 Philadelphia Pairs
Bronze medal – third place 1947 Ottawa Pairs

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.