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Robin Wagner (figure skater)

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Robin Wagner (born December 15, 1957) is an American figure skating coach. She was a competitive skater in the late-1970s and competed at the United States Figure Skating Championships at the Novice and Junior levels[citation needed]. She trained with Sonia Dunfield, Peter Dunfield, and Gustav Lussi.[citation needed]

After retiring from competitive skating, Wagner graduated from Barnard College (1980) with a degree in psychology.[1] She performed with Ice Theatre of New York[citation needed] and became a figure skating coach and choreographer.

Her former students include Sasha Cohen,[2] Silvia Fontana,[3] Elene Gedevanishvili,[4] Sarah Hughes,[5] and Rohene Ward.[6]

Wagner is on the advisory board of Figure Skating in Harlem, a non-profit organization based in New York City that provides educational and athletic opportunities for girls.[7]

Results

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Event 1972
U.S. Championships 3rd N.

References

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  1. ^ "Slam Dunk: Celebrating Alumnae Athletes". Barnard College. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  2. ^ Sasha Cohen at the International Skating Union
  3. ^ Silvia Fontana at the International Skating Union
  4. ^ Elene Gedevanishvili at the International Skating Union
  5. ^ Sarah Hughes at the International Skating Union
  6. ^ Ong, Bao (13 November 2007). "Life on the edge". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Saint Paul, Minnesota. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Founder and Board". Figure Skating in Harlem. Archived from the original on May 14, 2010. Retrieved December 30, 2009.