Leslie Cliff (figure skater)
British figure skater
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Leslie Howard Talbot Cliff (5 June 1908 – 2 August 1969) was a British pair skater who competed with his wife, Violet Cliff. The couple finished seventh at the 1936 Winter Olympics. That same year, they won the silver medal at the European Figure Skating Championships and the bronze at the World Figure Skating Championships. They won another bronze at the 1937 World Championships.
FullnameLeslie Harold Talbot Cliff
Born5 June 1908
Naas, Ireland
Died2 August 1969 (aged 61)
Jersey, Channel Islands
Country
United Kingdom
United KingdomCliff with his partner Violet Cliff at the 1936 European Championships | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Leslie Harold Talbot Cliff | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 5 June 1908 Naas, Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 2 August 1969 (aged 61) Jersey, Channel Islands | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skating club | Bournemouth | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Results
(with Cliff)
| Event | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 |
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| Winter Olympic Games | 7th | ||||||
| World Championships | 3rd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | |||
| European Championships | 4th | 7th | 2nd | 4th |
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