Paul Wirtz

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Paul Wirtz (1959?-April 6, 2006) was a Canadian figure skating coach. He was the brother of Kris Wirtz and the uncle of Sean Wirtz. He coached many skating teams and was known for pairing skaters together. Teams he created include Jessica Dube & Bryce Davison, and Elizabeth Putnam & Sean Wirtz. He coached Kristy Sargeant & Kris Wirtz to two national titles and two Olympic Games.

He died on April 6, 2006 at age 47 from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.


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