Erich Buck

German former ice dancer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Erich Buck (born 5 January 1949) is a German former ice dancer who competed for West Germany. With his sister Angelika Buck, he is the 1972 European champion, a four-time World medalist, and a six-time West German national champion.

Born (1949-01-05) 5 January 1949 (age 77)
Retired1973
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Erich Buck
Personal information
Born (1949-01-05) 5 January 1949 (age 77)
Figure skating career
CountryWest Germany
Retired1973
Medal record
Figure skating
Ice dancing
Representing  West Germany
Silver medal – second place1973 BratislavaIce dancing
Silver medal – second place1972 CalgaryIce dancing
Silver medal – second place1971 LyonIce dancing
Bronze medal – third place1970 LjubljanaIce dancing
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1973 CologneIce dancing
Gold medal – first place1972 GothenburgIce dancing
Silver medal – second place1971 ZürichIce dancing
Silver medal – second place1970 LeningradIce dancing
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Career

Angelika and Erich Buck were coached by Betty Callaway in Oberstdorf. They represented West Germany and the ERV Ravensburg club.

The Buck siblings started their career by placing 13th at the 1966 European Championships, going on to come in 10th at the Worlds Championships in 1967. They came in sixth place at the 1968 European Championships, in fourth place at the 1969 Europeans, in eighth place at the 1968 Worlds and in fifth place at the 1969 Worlds.[1]

They were the first Germans to capture the European ice dancing title. They did so at the 1972 European Championships in Gothenburg, upsetting Lyudmila Pakhomova / Alexander Gorshkov. They also won three silver medals at Europeans and four medals at the World Championships (three silver and one bronze). They took gold at the West German Championships six times.[citation needed]

The Buck siblings invented the "Ravensburger Waltz", which became one of the ISU's compulsory/pattern dances. They debuted it at the 1973 German Championships.[citation needed]

Personal life

Erich Buck studied managerial economics at university in Munich. He manages an insurance office in his hometown, Ravensburg. He is married and has two children.

Results

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International
Event 64–65 65–66 66–67 67–68 68–69 69–70 70–71 71–72 72–73
World Champ.10th8th5th3rd2nd2nd2nd
European Champ.13th6th4th2nd2nd1st2nd
Nebelhorn Trophy1st1st
National
West Germany4th2nd2nd1st1st1st1st1st1st
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