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Jay (James Clarke)[1] Humphry (born July 28, 1948 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian former figure skater who competed in men's singles. He won the gold medal at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in 1968 and 1969 and competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics. During his competitive career he was coached by Edi Rada and Ellen Burka.[2]

Jay Humphry
Personal information
Full nameJames Clarke Humphry
Country represented Canada
Born (1948-07-28) July 28, 1948 (age 74)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Medal record
Representing  Canada
North American Championships
1969 OaklandMen's singles

After the 1969 season, he turned professional and skated with Ice Follies, where he portrayed the role of Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street.[2]

As of 2009, Humphry resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he works for a company that produces Sesame Street-themed live entertainment shows.[2]


Results


Event 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
Winter Olympics7th
World Championships12th10th12th7th6th
North American Championships6th4th2nd
Canadian Championships1st J.3rd3rd3rd2nd1st1st

References


  1. "1963 North American, U.S., and Canadian Champions", Skating magazine, May 1963
  2. "Humphry carved his mark as national skating champion, grouch", The Vancouver Sun, December 29, 2009



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