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Barbara Ann Scott, figure skater (b at Ottawa 9 May 1928). One of Canada's best-remembered athletes, Scott endeared herself to Canadians in winning the 1948 St Moritz OLYMPIC GAMES figure-skating title. At age 9, she had begun a daily 7-hour training routine; a year later, she became the youngest Canadian to earn a gold medal for figures. She was Canadian senior women's champion 1944-48, N American champion 1945-48, and European and world champion 1947-48. Her capture of the coveted Olympic gold medal on 6 Feb 1948 made her a celebrity; in Ottawa she was honoured by adoring crowds and showered with gifts; she was the object of endless media attention. Scott received the LOU MARSH TROPHY as Canada's athlete of the year in 1945, 1947 and 1948.
Scott toured in an ice show, the Hollywood Ice Revues as a professional 1949-54. On retirement, she began training show horses, and in her mid-40s was rated among the top equestrians in the US. In 1995 Scott was inducted into CANADA'S SPORTS HALL OF FAME, and she was made an officer of the ORDER OF CANADA in 1991.
 Scott, Barbara AnnScott endeared herself to Canadians in winning the 6 Feb 1948 Olympics figure-skating title at St Moritz (courtesy Canada's Sports Hall of Fame).
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BARBARA SCHRODT
Links to Other Sites
Barbara Ann Scott
A profile of figure skater Barbara Ann Scott. From Library and Archives Canada.
Women in Canadian Sport
This series of biographies of outstanding Canadian women athletes is part of the Celebrating Women’s Achievements series from Library and Archives Canada. Also includes teaching guides and references.
Celebrating Women's Achievements
An extensive collection of biographies of women who have made substantial contributions to Canadian culture and society. Also offers teaching guides and reference sources. From Library and Archives Canada.
Canada's Sports Hall Of Fame
The website for Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, established in 1955 to preserve the record of Canadian sports achievements and to promote a greater awareness of our nation's sport heritage. Features online biographies, photographs, and much more.
Canadian Olympic School Program
The website for the Canadian Olympic School Program. From the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Barbara Ann Scott carries Olympic Torch into House of Commons
A news story about Olympic gold medalist carrying the Olympic Torch into the House of Commons. From the ottawacitizen.com website.
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