Donald Knight (born June 8, 1947) is the 1965-1967 Canadian national champion in men's singles. He won the

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in 1967, having placed third in the previous competition, in 1965. Knight also won the bronze medal at the

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in 1965. He trained with coach

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."Meet the Champions", ''Skating'' magazine, May 1961 After retiring from competitive skating, Knight toured for eleven years as a Principal Performer with

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and

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in Europe. Knight currently works as a skating coach consultant with th
Burlington Skate Centre
an
Oakville Skating Club
in Halton Region of Ontario, Canada.

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References

Oakville Skating Club Coaches Bios

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