Burka, Petra (1946–)
Burka, Petra (1946–)
Canadian figure skater. Born Nov 17, 1946, in Amsterdam, Netherlands; dau. of Ellen Petra Burka (skating coach).
Placing 4th at the World championship, made history as the 1st female to perform a triple Salchow in competition (Feb 24, 1962); won a bronze medal at Innsbruck Olympics (1964); won the Canadian national title (1964–66), and the North American and World championships (1965); went professional. Inducted into Canadian Figure Skating Hall of Fame (1997).
See also Women in World History.
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