Audrey Peppe

Audrey Frances Peppe (later Benner, October 12, 1917 – April 1, 1992) was an American figure skater. She was the 1936 U.S. bronze medalist and 1938–1939 silver medalist. She lost the 1938 national title to Joan Tozzer by 1⁄10 of a point.^[2] Peppe competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics, where she placed twelfth in the singles event.^[3][4] She turned professional in December 1939.^[5]

FullnameAudrey Frances Peppe

Born(1917-10-12)October 12, 1917

New York City

DiedApril 1, 1992(1992-04-01) (aged 74)

Queens, New York, U.S.

HometownLong Beach, New York, U.S.^[1]

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Audrey Peppe

Peppe in 1935
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Full name	Audrey Frances Peppe
Born	(1917-10-12)October 12, 1917 New York City
Died	April 1, 1992(1992-04-01) (aged 74) Queens, New York, U.S.
Home town	Long Beach, New York, U.S.[1]
Spouse(s)	David Benner (m. 1940, div. 19??) Robert Rapee (m. 1944)
Figure skating career
Country	United States
Skating club	Skating Club of New York
Retired	1939; turned professional in 1940 and ran the figure skating program at Sun Valley, Idaho. Later taught skating at the Skating Club of New York

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Peppe was the niece of Beatrix Loughran, who also coached her.^[6] In May 1940 she married David Benner^[7][8] but the marriage did not last. In 1944 she married Robert Rapee, son of symphony conductor Ernö Rapée. They had one child.