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Russel S. "Russ" Witherby (born February 3, 1962, in Cincinnati, Ohio)[1] is an American coach and former competitive figure skater. He competed in ice dance with several partners. He and April Sargent Thomas competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics.[1] His other partners included Lois Luciani and Susie Wynne.

He is currently coaching at the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Results

With Luciani

Event 1983 1984 1985 1986
U.S. Championships 9th 7th 4th 3rd

With Sargent

International
Event 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92
Olympics 11th
Worlds 13th WD 8th 9th 9th
Skate America 2nd
Skate Canada 2nd
Trophée de France 2nd 4th
NHK Trophy 3rd
Nations Cup 2nd 3rd
National
U.S. Champ. 4th 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st
WD = Withdrew

With Wynne

International
Event 1992–1993 1993–1994
World Championships 15th
Trophée de France 4th
Piruetten 4th
National
U.S. Championships 2nd 2nd

References

  1. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Russ Witherby". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.


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