Specht, circa 1950 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1921-10-22)October 22, 1921 |
| Died | January 11, 1999(1999-01-11) (aged 77) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | United States |
| Skating club | Chicago FSC |
Robert Specht (October 22, 1921 – January 11, 1999 inPalm Springs, CA) was an Americanfigure skater who competed in pairs and men's singles. He won the bronze medal in pairs with partnerJoan Mitchell at theUnited States Figure Skating Championships in 1941 and captured the gold in men's singles the following year. After serving in the Air Force duringWorld War II, he skated for many years with theIce Capades.
(men's singles)
| Event | 1942 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Championships | 1st |
(pairs with Mitchell)
| Event | 1941 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Championships | 3rd |
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