1979 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
| 1979 US Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | National Championship |
| Date: | January 30 – February 3 |
| Season: | 1978-79 |
| Location: | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Venue: | Queen City FSC |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles: Charles Tickner (Senior)[1] James Santee (Junior) | |
| Women's singles: Linda Fratianne (Senior)[2] Elaine Zayak (Junior)[3] | |
| Pairs: Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner (Senior) Rosemary Sweeney and Daniel Salera (Junior) | |
| Ice dance: Stacey Smith and John Summers (Senior) Elisa Spitz and Stanley Makman (Junior) | |
| Previous: 1978 U.S. Championships | |
| Next: 1980 U.S. Championships | |
The 1979 U.S. Figure Skating Championships were held from January 30-February 3 at the Queen City FSC in Cincinnati, Ohio. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded in four disciplines – men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing – across three levels: senior, junior, and novice.
The event determined the U.S. teams for the 1979 World Figure Skating Championships.[4]
Senior results
Men
| Rank[5] | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Tickner |
| 2 | Scott Cramer |
| 3 | David Santee |
| 4 | Scott Hamilton |
| 5 | Robert Wagenhoffer |
| 6 | John Carlow |
| 7 | Allen Schramm |
| 8 | Brian Boltano |
| 9 | Reggie Raiford |
| 10 | Ted Masdea |
| 11 | Bill Tilghman |
| 12 | Richard Rigby |
Women
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Linda Fratianne |
| 2 | Lisa-Marie Allen |
| 3 | Carrie Rugh |
| 4 | Sandy Lenz |
| 5 | Alicia Risberg |
| 6 | Jill Sawyer |
| 7 | Simone Grigorescu |
| 8 | Cindy Moyers |
| 9 | Kelsy Ufford |
| 10 | Aimee Kravette |
| 11 | Laura McDonald |
| 12 | Suzie Brasher |
Pairs
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tai Babilonia / Randy Gardner |
| 2 | Vicki Heasley / Robert Wagenhoffer |
| 3 | Sheryl Franks / Mike Botticelli |
| 4 | Tracy Prussack / Scott Prussack |
| 5 | Lea Ann Miller / William Fauver |
| 6 | Marie DiDomenico / Larry Schrier |
| 7 | Caitlin Carruthers / Peter Carruthers |
| 8 | Lyndy Marron / Hal Marron |
| 9 | Kathie Laisure / Brian Kader |
| 10 | Leanne La Brake / Jeffrey La Brake |
Ice dancing (Gold dance)
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stacey Smith / John Summers |
| 2 | Carol Fox / Richard Dalley |
| 3 | Judy Blumberg / Michael Seibert |
| 4 | Kim Krohn / Barry Hagan |
| 5 | Dee Oseroff / Craig Bond |
| 6 | Karen Mankowich / Douglas Mankowich |
| 7 | Ellen Pulver / Donald Adair |
| 8 | Sheila Corcoran / J.J. Kohlhas Jr |
| 9 | Bonnie Burton / William Burton |
| 10 | Judy Ferris / Scott Gregory |
| 11 | Cathleen Marron / Jay Pinkerton |
Junior results
Men
| Rank[5] | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | James Santee |
| 2 | Bobby Beauchamp |
| 3 | Stuart Bailey |
| 4 | Tom Dickson |
| 5 | Jim White |
| 6 | Nathan Birch |
| 7 | Robert Faulkner |
| 8 | Timothy Murphy |
| 9 | David Michalowski |
| 10 | Eddie Dom |
Women
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elaine Zayak |
| 2 | Jackie Farrell |
| 3 | Lynn Smith |
| 4 | Joyce Newell |
| 5 | Vicki Heasley |
| 6 | Kristie Hogan |
| 7 | Melissa Thomas |
| 8 | Dana Graham |
| 9 | Michelle Schelske |
| 10 | Alysse Soll |
| 10 | Bunny Blake |
Pairs
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rosemary Sweeney / Daniel Salera |
| 2 | Danelle Porter / Burt Lancon |
| 3 | Elizabeth Chabot / Peter Oppegard |
| 4 | Beth Flora / Ken Flora |
| 5 | Dana Graham / Paul Wylie |
| 6 | Lynne Freeman / Jay Freeman |
| 7 | Maryan Amaral / Bryan Amaral |
| 8 | Cara Gill / Craig Gill |
| 9 | Jennifer Rhiule / Robbie Baker |
| 10 | Dawn Roberge / Dale Roberge |
Ice dancing (Silver dance)
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elisa Spitz / Stanley Makman |
| 2 | Renee Roca / Andrew Ouellette |
| 3 | Robi Shepard / Kelly Witt |
| 4 | Terri Slate / David Lipowitz |
| 5 | Susan De Rosa / Michael McIntyre |
| 6 | Diana Georgeou / Ari Lieb |
| 7 | Carol Shultz / Bill Eddy |
| 8 | Shannon Conn / Jack Hackett |
| 9 | Deanna Stone / Randy Branca |
References
- ^ "Tickner Picks Up Another Crown". The Hour. United Press International. 1979-02-05. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ^ "The Fratianne of Old Cops Third Title in Row". The Hour. United Press International. 1979-02-03. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "Elaine Zayak wins division title in skating competition". Rome News-Tribune. United Press International. 1979-02-04. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "Nationals: A Bird's-Eye View" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Nationals 1979" (PDF).
Sources
- "Nationals", Skating magazine, Mar 1979