Carole Ormaca
American pair skater (1936–2025)
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Carole Anne Ormaca Butler (June 2, 1936 – May 1, 2025) was an American pair skater who competed with Robin Greiner. The duo won the gold medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships four straight times, beginning in 1953. They also placed fourth at the World Figure Skating Championships three times and finished in fifth place at the 1956 Winter Olympic Games.
FullnameCarole Anne Ormaca Butler
BornJune 2, 1936
Fresno, California, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 2025 (aged 88)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Country
United States
United States| Personal information | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Carole Anne Ormaca Butler | |||||||||||||||||
| Born | June 2, 1936 Fresno, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||
| Died | May 1, 2025 (aged 88) Fresno, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||
| Figure skating career | ||||||||||||||||||
| Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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In 1965, Carole Ormaca Butler was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame along with her skating partner, Robin Greiner.[1]
Butler died on May 1, 2025, at the age of 88.[2]
Results
(pairs with Robin Greiner)
| Event | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 5th | |||
| World Championships | 4th | 4th | 4th | |
| North American Championships | 2nd | 2nd | ||
| U.S. Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
