Canadian Figure Skater. Olympic Althlete. Born in 1901, CR Bangs had studied law at University of Toronto before he dropped out, joined his father's coal company, and then made a name for himself as a successful, world class Canadian figure skater. He trained for many years at the Minto Skating Club, was its director for a while, and with his partner Marion McDougall he won the pairs gold medal at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in 1927 and 1928.
He later paired with Frances Claudet, capturing the Canadian Figure Skating pairs title for a third time in 1931. In 1932, the duo competed at the World Championships in Montreal and at the Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, placing 6th at the competitions. Bangs was also known for his passion for golf and tennis. In late January 1942 he died after complications from a month-long illness and was buried at Beechwood Cemetery.
[Courtesy L. Chapple]
He later paired with Frances Claudet, capturing the Canadian Figure Skating pairs title for a third time in 1931. In 1932, the duo competed at the World Championships in Montreal and at the Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, placing 6th at the competitions. Bangs was also known for his passion for golf and tennis. In late January 1942 he died after complications from a month-long illness and was buried at Beechwood Cemetery.
[Courtesy L. Chapple]
Canadian Figure Skater. Olympic Althlete. Born in 1901, CR Bangs had studied law at University of Toronto before he dropped out, joined his father's coal company, and then made a name for himself as a successful, world class Canadian figure skater. He trained for many years at the Minto Skating Club, was its director for a while, and with his partner Marion McDougall he won the pairs gold medal at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in 1927 and 1928.
He later paired with Frances Claudet, capturing the Canadian Figure Skating pairs title for a third time in 1931. In 1932, the duo competed at the World Championships in Montreal and at the Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, placing 6th at the competitions. Bangs was also known for his passion for golf and tennis. In late January 1942 he died after complications from a month-long illness and was buried at Beechwood Cemetery.
[Courtesy L. Chapple]
He later paired with Frances Claudet, capturing the Canadian Figure Skating pairs title for a third time in 1931. In 1932, the duo competed at the World Championships in Montreal and at the Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, placing 6th at the competitions. Bangs was also known for his passion for golf and tennis. In late January 1942 he died after complications from a month-long illness and was buried at Beechwood Cemetery.
[Courtesy L. Chapple]
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