Karol Estelle Kennedy Kucher (February 14, 1932 in Shelton, Washington – June 25, 2004 in Seattle, Washington) was an American pair skater. With her brother, Peter, she won five U.S. Championship titles from 1948 to 1952. Known as "The Kennedy Kids," they won the World Championship in 1950, and the silver medal in the 1952 Winter Olympics.

Karol Kennedy
Born(1932-02-14)February 14, 1932
Shelton, Washington, U.S.
DiedJune 25, 2004(2004-06-25) (aged 72)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Figure skating career
CountryUnited States
Retired1952
Medal record
Pairs' figure skating
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1952 Oslo Pairs
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1952 Paris Pairs
Silver medal – second place 1951 Milan Pairs
Gold medal – first place 1950 London Pairs
Silver medal – second place 1949 Paris Pairs
Silver medal – second place 1947 Stockholm Pairs
North American Championships
Gold medal – first place 1951 Calgary Pairs
Gold medal – first place 1949 Philadelphia Pairs
Bronze medal – third place 1947 Ottawa Pairs

Competitive highlights

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(all with Peter)

Event 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952
Winter Olympic Games 6th 2nd
World Championships 2nd 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 2nd
North American Championships 3rd 1st 1st
U.S. Championships 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st

References

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Note: Peter Kennedy has also been credited as Michael Kennedy