Karen Wood
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Died | December 2014 |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Retired | 1985 |
Karen Wood was a British competitive figure skater. She is the 1980 Richmond Trophy champion and a two-time British national champion (1981, 1983) in ladies' singles.
Karen Wood trained in Whitley Bay, Billingham, Durham, and Deeside North Wales, passing her first test in 1971.[1]
In 1976, Wood competed in pair skating with Stephen Baker at the World Junior Championships The pair was coached by Alan Merchant.[1]
As a single skater, Wood placed 15th at the 1981 World Championships and 8th at the 1982 European Championships.[2] After she withdrew from the 1983 European Championships, the National Ice Skating Association decided to remove her from the team to the World Championships, giving the spot to Alison Southwood.[3]
