Catherine Machado
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FullnameCatherine Louise Machado
BornApril 20, 1936
DiedSeptember 14, 2021 (aged 85)[1]
CountryUnited States
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Catherine Louise Machado |
| Born | April 20, 1936 |
| Died | September 14, 2021 (aged 85)[1] |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | United States |
| Retired | 1956 |
Catherine Louise Machado (April 20, 1936 – September 14, 2021) was an American figure skater. She was born in Santa Monica, California.[2] She was a two-time U.S. national bronze medalist. In 1956, Machado became the first Latina to represent the United States at a Winter Olympics.[3] After the 1956 World Championships, she turned professional. She was inducted into the United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2005.[4]
