Chris Christenson
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Chris Christenson (born in 1875 in Norway) was an American figure skater. He and his family emigrated to the United States when he was eight years old. He began skating in 1914, at age 39. He won the United States Figure Skating Championships in 1926. He was 51 years old at the time of his win and he remains the oldest U.S. men's champion in history.
[edit] References
- FOX, MARGALIT. "Old Isn't as Old as It Used to Be", New York Times, 1996-03-17. Retrieved on 2008-06-06.
- Past U.S. Champions - SeniorPDF (123 KiB)
