Daniel Ryan (figure skater)

Daniel Ryan
Bornc. 1930
Died(1961-02-15)February 15, 1961
Figure skating career
Country United States
PartnerCarol Ann Peters
Medal record
Figure skating
Ice dancing
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1953 Davos Ice dancing
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Paris Ice dancing
North American Championships
Gold medal – first place 1953 Cleveland Ice dancing

Daniel Ryan (born c. 1930 - died February 15, 1961) was an American ice dancer who competed with partner Carol Ann Peters.

After his competitive career ended, Ryan became a skating coach. He was en route to the World Figure Skating Championships in 1961 with his pupils, Larry Pierce and Diane Sherbloom, when their plane (Sabena Flight 548) crashed near Brussels, Belgium, killing all on board. Ryan was 31 at the time of his death.

Results

(with Carol Ann Peters)

Event 1951 1952 1953
World Championships 3rd 3rd
North American Championships 2nd 1st
U.S. Championships 3rd 2nd 1st


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