Dafoe, Frances (1929–)
Dafoe, Frances (1929–)
Canadian figure skater. Born 1929 in Canada.
With partner Norris Bowden, won Canadian National championships (1952–55), North American championships (1953–56), and World Paris championships (1954–55); won a silver medal at Cortina Olympics (1956); retired (1956); became a fashion designer, specializing in figure-skating costumes. Inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame (1955) and Canadian Figure Skating Hall of Fame (1993).
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