Geraldine Fenton
Canadian ice dancer (1935–2026)
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Geraldine Marina Fenton Crispo (née Fenton; November 20, 1935 – February 12, 2026) was a Canadian ice dancer. With partner William McLachlan, she was a three-time Canadian national champion and three-time World medallist.
FullnameGeraldine Marina Fenton Crispo
BornNovember 20, 1935
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedFebruary 12, 2026 (aged 90)
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Country
Canada
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| Full name | Geraldine Marina Fenton Crispo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | November 20, 1935 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | February 12, 2026 (aged 90) Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Partner | William McLachlan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skating club | TCS & CC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | 1959 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Crispo was born on November 20, 1935, in Toronto.[1][2] She retired from competition in 1959 in order to take a coaching position.[3] Crispo died in Kitchener, Ontario on February 12, 2026, at the age of 90.[4][5][2]
Competitive highlights
(with McLachlan)
| Event | 1954 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 |
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| World Championships | 2nd | 2nd | 3rd | ||
| North American Championships | 1st | 1st | |||
| Canadian Championships | 2nd | 2nd | 1st | 1st | 1st |
(with Skuce)
| Event | 1953 |
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| Canadian Championships | 1st J |