Roger Turner (figure skater)

Roger Felix Turner (March 3, 1901 – October 29, 1993) was an American figure skater.

FullnameRoger Felix Turner

Born(1901-03-03)March 3, 1901

Milton, Massachusetts

DiedOctober 29, 1993(1993-10-29) (aged 92)

Walpole, Massachusetts

CountryUnited States

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Roger Turner

Turner around 1928
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Full name	Roger Felix Turner
Born	(1901-03-03)March 3, 1901 Milton, Massachusetts
Died	October 29, 1993(1993-10-29) (aged 92) Walpole, Massachusetts
Figure skating career
Country	United States
Skating club	SC of Boston
Medal record Representing United States Men's Figure skating World Championships 1930 New York Men's singles 1931 Berlin Men's singles North American Championships 1929 Boston Men's singles 1937 Boston Men's singles

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He was born in Milton, Massachusetts and died in Walpole, Massachusetts.

Turner was the seven-time (1928–1934) U.S. National Champion and two-time (1930–1931) World silver medalist. He is tied with Dick Button for having the most consecutive wins at the U.S. Championships (men's singles). Turner was inducted into the United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1994. He was a member of the Skating Club of Boston.

At the 1928 Winter Olympics he finished tenth in the singles competition. Four years later at the Lake Placid Games he finished sixth in the singles event.