Osborne "Ozzie" Colson ( born Osborne "Ozzie" Colson ; March 31, 1916 - July 14, 2006 ) is a Canadian skater and coach.
| Osborne Colson | |
|---|---|
| Figure skating coach | |
| Personal Information | |
| Date of Birth | March 31, 1916 |
| Place of Birth | Toronto Canada |
| Date of death | July 14, 2006 (90 years old) |
| Place of death | Toronto Canada |
| Specialization | male and female single skating |
| Famous students | Barbara Anne Scott Don law Donald Jackson Patrick Chan |
Biography
Osborne was born in Toronto on March 31, 1916 . His father was a member of the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club. Osborne Colson - Canadian champion 1936 and 1937 . His coach was Gus Lussi throughout his career. After completing his career, he became a professional skater and participated in the Ice Follies.
Osborne Colson coached skaters such as Barbara Ann Scott , Don Laws , Donald Jackson , Patrick Chan [1] and Sarah Kawahara . Until his death, Osborne continued to be an active person in sports. He coached Patrick Chan until his death in 2006.
Osborne Colson died July 14, 2006 due to injuries sustained in an accident a year earlier.
Athletic Results
- Men's single skating
| Competition | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Championship | 1 J. | 1 J. | 1 J. | 2 | one | one |
- J = Junior Level
- Pair skating (with M.J. Halstad)
| Competition | 1936 |
|---|---|
| Canadian Championship | 3 |
Notes
- ↑ Patrick Chan on the official website of the International Skating Union .