Jacqueline Petr (born October 9, 1970 in

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. With partner

Mark Janoschak Mark Janoschak (born December 2, 1968, in Bramalea, a community in Chinguacousy Township) is a Canadian ice dancer. With partner Jacqueline Petr, he is the 1992 Canadian national champion. They represented Canada at the 1992 Winter Olympics, ...

, she is the 1992 Canadian national champion. They represented Canada at the 1992 Winter Olympics, where they placed 12th.

Career

A few months after she and

teamed up, they placed 7th at the 1987 World Junior Championships. Two years later, Petr and Janoschak placed 6th at the

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. The following year, they won the bronze medal. In 1991, they won the silver medal and qualified for the 1991 World Championships, where they placed 10th. In 1992, Petr and Janoschak won their national title and were selected for the

1992 Winter Olympics ) , nations = 64 , athletes = 1,801 (1313 men, 488 women) , events = 57 in 6 sports (12 disciplines) , opening = 8 February 1992 , closing = 23 February 1992 , opened_by = President François Mitterrand , cauldron ...

. During a practice session on February 10, Petr's right skate hit her left calf, requiring 22 stitches. They finished 12th at the Olympics. At the 1992 World Championships, they placed 12th. Petr and Janoschak retired from competitive skating and skated professionally in shows. She later coached and was married to Joseph Mero until an affair with a student led to her being banned by the USFSA.

Results

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* * 1970 births Canadian female ice dancers Figure skaters at the 1992 Winter Olympics Living people Olympic figure skaters of Canada Sportspeople from Winnipeg Competitors at the 1990 Goodwill Games {{canada-figure-skating-bio-stub