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Ian Bowhill

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Ian Bowhill
Full nameIan Home Bowhill
Born1903
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died1975 (aged 71–72)
Figure skating career
CountryGreat Britain
Retired1932

Ian Home Bowhill (1903–1975) was a Scottish figure skater. He represented Great Britain at the 1928 Winter Olympics and placed 14th.[1]

Bowhill was 7th place at the 1929 World Championships. He also intended to compete at the 1930 World Championships as the only British skater, but he did not disembark his ship after arriving due to health issues, possibly heart problems.[2]

His wife, Elizabeth Bowhill, was an amateur golfer and was runner-up in the 1937 Scottish Women's Amateur Championship.[3]

Competitive highlights

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International
Event 1928 1929 1932
Winter Olympics 14th
World Championships 7th
National
British Championships 1st

References

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  1. ^ "Ian Bowhill". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013.
  2. ^ "The Unspeakable Misfortune of Ian Bowhill". Skating. March 1930. p. 24. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Remarkable women's golf final". The Glasgow Herald. 25 June 1937. p. 21.