Robert Swenning

Robert Joseph "Bob" Swenning (July 25, 1924 – November 8, 2012) was an American figure skater. He was born in Greenwich, Connecticut. He originally competed in ice dance, winning the gold medal at the 1945 United States Figure Skating Championships with partner Kathe Mehl Williams. He later switched to pairs skating and teamed up with Yvonne Sherman. The duo won the 1947 U.S. title, placed fourth at the 1948 Winter Olympic Games, and finished fifth at that year's World Figure Skating Championship. He later paired with Agnes Tyson and won the bronze medal at the 1955 U.S. Championships.

Robert Swenning
Born	(1924-07-25)July 25, 1924 Greenwich, Connecticut
Died	November 8, 2012(2012-11-08) (aged 88)
Figure skating career
Country	United States
Medal record Representing the United States Pairs figure skating North American Championships 1947 Ottawa Pairs

Pairs

(with Sherman)

Event	1947	1948
Winter Olympics		4th
World Championships		5th
North American Championships	2nd
U.S. Championships	1st	2nd

(with Tyson)

Event	1955
U.S. Championships	3rd

Ice Dance

(with Williams)

Event	1945
U.S. Championships	1st

References

• Bob Swenning at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
• Robert Swenning's obituary