Phyllis Johnson
British figure skater
Phyllis Wyatt Johnson (née Squire; 8 December 1886, 2 December 1967) was a British figure skater.
She won the silver medal in pair skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics with James H. Johnson. They captured the gold at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1909 and 1912. In 1920, she won the bronze at the Olympics with new partner Basil Williams, becoming one of the oldest figure skating Olympic medalists. That year, she also finished fourth in ladies' singles.
01Competitive highlights
Ladies' singles
| Event | 1912 | 1913 | 1914 | 1920 | 1921 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 4th | ||||
| World Championships | 3rd | 2nd | 3rd | ||
| British Championships | 1st* |
*Coed
Pairs
(with James H. Johnson)
| Event | 1908 | 1909 | 1910 | 1912 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Olympic Games | 2nd | |||
| World Championships | 2nd | 1st | 3rd | 1st |
(with Basil Williams)
| Event | 1920 |
|---|---|
| Summer Olympic Games | 3rd |
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