Peggy Fleming Jenkins and Paul George
Recorded
November 2, 2019
Archived
November 2, 2019
37:10 minutes
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Id:
ddb002547
Description
Peggy Fleming Jenkins (71) and her friend and fellow skater, Paul E. George (78) talk about their careers in figure skating. They remember how they first came to skating, and significant moments in their careers, including the 1961 plane crash that killed the United States World Figure Skating team. They also discuss Peggy's journey to Olympic gold, Paul's experiences as manager of Olympic teams, and their hopes for the sport.Subject Log / Time Code
PG and PF on how they first started skating. PG remembers being drawn to skating as a pathway to hockey. PF remembers being a tomboy, and how experiences in her early life formed her as a competitor.
They remember the 1961 plane crash that killed the World Team, and the impact on them personally and on the sport.
PF talks through the progression of her career since that plane crash--she reflects on her mother's commitment to her training, improving her technique with school figures, a segment in skating.
PF and PG continue to reflect on PF's work with school figures, and on the impact of coaches, Carlo Fassi, especially.
PF's memories of the 1968 Olympic Games where she won gold. She talks about how she managed nerves, and about her mother's support.
PF and PG on PF's career after her 1968 Olympic wins, including how she came to work in TV.
PF and PG on their spouses.
PF on her experiences as a commentator for figure skating.
PF and PG reflect on on how figure skating is judged these days. They speak in particular on the changes that are impacting artistry of the sport.
They talk about their families, with some reflection on being a parent who is an Olympian.
Participants
- Peggy Fleming Jenkins
- Paul George