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Valda Osborn (Valda Rosemary Osborn) was born on 17 September, 1934 in Wembley, Middlesex, England, is a British figure skater (1934–2022). Discover Valda Osborn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?
| Popular As |
Valda Rosemary Osborn |
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| Age |
88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
17 September, 1934 |
| Birthday |
17 September |
| Birthplace |
Wembley, Middlesex, England |
| Date of death |
28 December, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Horsham, West Sussex, England |
| Nationality |
Norway
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Valda Osborn Height, Weight & Measurements
At 88 years old, Valda Osborn height not available right now. We will update Valda Osborn's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Valda Osborn Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Valda Osborn worth at the age of 88 years old? Valda Osborn’s income source is mostly from being a successful skater. She is from Norway. We have estimated Valda Osborn's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
skater |
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Timeline
Valda Rosemary Foggin ( Osborn; 17 September 1934 – 28 December 2022) was a British figure skater.
Osborn was born in Wembley, Middlesex on 17 September 1934.
During the Second World War, she moved to Richmond (then in Surrey), and lived close to Richmond Bridge, a short walk to Richmond Ice Rink.
She had private tutors for her schooling.
Osborn started skating, aged 2½, at Wembley Ice Rink.
She was taught by Arnold Gerschwiler, who was her only coach during her entire amateur career.
At age 5, Osborn won her first competition for "Under Sixes".
During the Second World War, the Wembley rink was closed to save electricity.
She moved to the Richmond Ice Rink, the only rink left open during the war.
At 9½ years she passed the NSA gold medal at Richmond Ice Rink on 6 June 1944 (D-Day).
She was the youngest skater to pass her Gold and continues to hold the record.
Osborn continued skating at Richmond during and after the war.
During her amateur career, Osborn was featured in British magazines such as Everybody's Weekly (20 December 1947) and Weekly Illustrated (26 January 1952).
She was also interviewed on the BBC radio show In Town Tonight.
Osborn represented her country at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway, where she placed 11th.
She became the British national champion in 1952 and was selected for the 1952 Winter Olympics, where she finished 11th.
She was the 1953 European champion and World bronze medalist.
In 1953, Osborn won her second national title and went on to win gold at the European Championships in Dortmund.
After her victory in Germany, she was awarded the Harry E. Radix skating pin.
Osborn remains the last British skater to win the European title in ladies' singles.
Later in 1953, she won the bronze medal at the World Championships in Davos, Switzerland.
Osborn turned professional in 1953.
She starred in Tom Arnold's Ice Circus in Brighton and Tom Arnold's Robinson Crusoe on Ice in the winter of 1953 at the Grand Theatre, Leeds.
Osborn then turned to coaching ice skaters in Manchester, Whitley Bay, Brighton and finally in Richmond.
When Richmond Ice Rink closed down and the property was redeveloped, she retired.
After turning professional in 1953, Osborn resided in Brighton, Whitley Bay, Manchester and Feltham.
Following the end of her performing career, she travelled around Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
She spent thirteen years in Northern Cyprus and then settled in Rustington, West Sussex, on the English south coast.
Osborn died in Horsham, West Sussex on 28 December 2022, at the age of 88.
