1948 Winter Olympics Barbara Ann Scott

Movie tone views of San Moritz (a treat in itself) and Canada's first Gold medalist. I have seen skating figurines posed like her. She must of inspired some artists along the way!

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[darklyptic]

wt song is being played or tune??

[k9henrydog]

I don't recognize it. It seems rather non-descript, so i suspect it was an original MOVIETONE composition done by the studios in Hollywood. Under the studio system, they had armies of talented musicians to produce both movies, and these Newsreels, that were seen in local movie houses and theatres. This was how national news was converyed in the 1930's and 40's, before television. The composer was probably matching movement to music! thanks for your question, best wishes

[lauraxo123]

and still to this day, she is the only canadian singles olympic champion!!! nobody else canadian in mens or womens have won the olympics :(

[k9henrydog]

That is a sad, unfortunate, and unfair statistic! Let's throw in all the medalists, and I bet we will feel better about it! Winning isn't everything, and the price of winning anymore makes one appear to be some kind of demented freak, if you do pursue it!! We need some kind of ranking, scorekeeping system to track skaters over several years. Might be a more meaningful trophy!! best wishes

[dvdneely]

and there are so many amazing canadian skaters, like liz manley and kurt browning (who i believe did the first quad in competition). and jamie and david were such amazing pair skaters. like hockey, canada does figure skating proud :-)

[k9henrydog]

Yes, we Americans like to 'BLAME CANADA' for everything!!! Jelineks, Toller Cranston, Borne/Kratz., Karen Magnusen, Petra Burka, the Bezics...I should make up a PLAYLIST just of Candian skaters!! or you should on your channel.....best wishes...hope all is well

[sloppyjakekisses]

She entered the Canadian Parliament building today, carrying the torch! She's 81 years old, and she looks fabulous!

[lotus8998]

Amazing - I have never seen any figure skating this old and I am surprised at the skill level.

[farranspointon]

I lived 30 miles from Barbara Ann Scott but never met her. I was born in 1946

[viatrain1]

canada's sweetheart Barbara Ann Scott ! one of the best in the world

[rtc7788]

In every way. Spins, jumps, speed, footwork.

[OceanbornAngel]

In what way? With the jumps? The skaters of today don't have the same level of control without knowing School Figures. It's all about the jumps more than anything.

[ptulip]

Funny thing is even the arms are sloppy and messy....not just the technical jumping part has evolved.

[rtc7788]

lol imagine what their reaction would be if they saw what 15 year olds are capable of doing these days.

[flyinglemoncentral]

lol for sure!

[rtc7788]

Figure skating is so much more skilled these days compared to back then lol

[242v242]

And to think that she played her part in setting modern day standards.. :)

[shadedbunny]

<3 shes my idollll!!! =)