Scott Cramer

American figure skater (born 1958) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Scott Cramer (born August 18, 1958) is an American former competitive figure skater.[1][2] He is the 1976 Prague Skate champion, 1979 Ennia Challenge Cup champion, 1979 Skate America silver medalist, and a two-time U.S. national silver medalist.

Born (1958-08-18) August 18, 1958 (age 67)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Country United States
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Scott Cramer
Personal information
Born (1958-08-18) August 18, 1958 (age 67)
Home townColorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Figure skating career
Country United States
DisciplineMen's singles
CoachPieter Kollen
Albert Edmonds
Skating clubBroadmoor Skating Club
Wissahickon Skating Club
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Life and career

Cramer was born in Rochester, New York. His coaches were Pieter Kollen and Albert Edmonds. He won four national medals – bronze in 1976, silver in 1977 and 1979, and pewter in 1980. Internationally, he won gold at the 1976 Prague Skate, bronze at the 1977 Skate Canada International, gold at the 1979 Ennia Challenge Cup, and silver at the 1979 Skate America. He placed ninth at the 1977 World Championships in Tokyo and fifth at the 1979 World Championships in Vienna.

After leaving amateur competition, Cramer won gold at the 1980 World Professional Championships in Jaca, Spain,[3] and at the 1981 U.S. Professional Championships in Philadelphia.

Cramer retired from skating at the age of 21 to pursue a career in chiropractic medicine.[4] After graduating cum laude from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in exercise science, Cramer received his doctorate in chiropractic after eight years of higher education, graduating magna cum laude from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. He then spent an additional four years in orthopedic residency and became a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist. Cramer also specializes in acupuncture after rigorous training. He has one son and two daughters with his wife Joanie Kuhn.

Results

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International
Event 70–71 71–72 72–73 73-74 74–75 75–76 76–77 77–78 78–79 79–80
World Champ.9th5th
Skate America2nd
Skate Canada3rd
Ennia Challenge Cup1st
Prague Skate1st
National
U.S. Championships3rd J2nd J2nd J6th7th3rd2nd4th2nd4th
U.S. Olympic Festival1st
Midwestern Sectionals1st
Eastern Sectionals1st
J = Junior
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