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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060614081545/http://iceskate-magazine.com |
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*[http://www.eskatefans.com/skatabase/worldpairs1908.html World Figure Skating Championships 1908-1914] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927012347/http://www.eskatefans.com/skatabase/worldpairs1908.html World Figure Skating Championships 1908-1914] |
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1908 London | Special figures |
| Arthur Cumming | |||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Arthur Warren J. Cumming | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 May 1889 | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 9 May 1914 (aged 25) | ||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Arthur Warren J. Cumming (8 May 1889 – 9 May 1914) was a British figure skater. He came in second of the three participants in the special figures event at the 1908 Summer Olympics, earning him a silver medal.[1] This was the only year in which special figures was an Olympic event. Cumming also participated in pair skating with partner Mrs. Arthur Cadogan. They placed 7th at the World Championships in 1912 and 1913. Cumming was involved in a motorcycle accident in May 1914 after which he contracted Tetanus and died.[2]
Results
Men's singles
| Event | 1911 | 1912 | 1913 |
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| World Championships | 5th | ||
| British Championships | 1st | 1st |
Pairs
(with Mrs. Arthur Cadogan)
| Event | 1912 | 1913 |
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| World Championships | 7th | 7th |
Special Figures
| Event | 1908 |
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| Olympic Games | 2nd |
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