Peggy Fleming

American figure skater Peggy FlemingFleming at a joint Canada–USA event during the 2010 Winter OlympicsPersonal informationBorn (1948-07-27) July 27, 1948 (age 78)San Jose, California, U.S.Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)Figure skating careerCountry United StatesSkating clubArctic Blades FSC, Lake Arrowhead Broadmoor Skating Club, Colorado SpringsRetired1968 Medal record Figure skating: Ladies' singles Representing the United States Olympic Games 1968 Grenoble Ladies' singles World Championships 1968 Geneva Ladies' singles 1967 Vienna Ladies' singles 1966 Davos Ladies' singles 1965 Colorado Springs Ladies' singles North American Championships 1967 Montreal Ladies' singles 1965 Rochester Ladies' singles Peggy Gale Fleming (born July 27, 1948) is a retired American figure skater. She is the 1968 Winter Olympic Champion in the ladies' singles, being the only American gold medalist at these Games, and a three-time World Champion (1966–1968) in the same event. Fleming has been a television commentator in figure skating for over 20 years, including at several Winter Olympic Games. Career Fleming was born and grew up in San Jose, California, the daughter of Doris Elizabeth (née Deal) and Alb