Doreen Denny
British ice dancer (born 1941)
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Doreen Denny (born 28 January 1941) is a British retired ice dancer. With partner Courtney Jones, she is the 1959 & 1960 World champion[1] and 1959-1961 European champion.[2]
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| Full name | Doreen Denny | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 January 1941 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Partner | Courtney Jones | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | 1961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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After the 1961 season, Denny and Jones announced their retirement from competitive skating, as Denny planned to marry Italian dance champion Gianfranco Canepa and move to the Continent.[3]
Following her retirement from competitive skating, she became a coach. She coached at the Broadmoor Skating Club and among her students were Colleen O'Connor & Jim Millns, whom she coached to an Olympic medal.[4]
In 1982, Denny's 1959 World Champion tray was stolen during a burglary at her home. It was returned to her in 2010.[5]
Results
(with Courtney Jones)
| Event | 1959 | 1960 | 1961 |
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| World Championships | 1st | 1st | |
| European Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| British Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st |
