Introduction
Peter Sprott Firstbrook (May 11, 1933 – February 22, 1985) was a Canadian figure skater. As a single skater, he was the 1951-1953 Canadian national champion. He placed 5th at the 1952 Winter Olympics. He was one of the few skaters to win the Canadian Junior and Senior titles in consecutive years.
Firstbrook also competed as a pair skater. With partner Mary Kinner, he was the 1947 Canadian junior bronze medalist.
In addition to single and pair skating, Firstbrook competed in the fours discipline. With partners Mary Kinner, Vera Smith, and Peter Dunfield, he won the silver medal at the 1949 North American Figure Skating Championships. He died of pneumonia on February 22, 1985 in Guanajuato, Mexico, where he had been living in an artists' community.
Competitive highlights
Singles career
| Competition | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 5th | ||||
| World Championships | 7th | 7th | |||
| North American Championships | 4th | 2nd | |||
| Canadian Championships | 2nd J. | 1st J. | 1st | 1st | 1st |
- J = Junior level
Pairs career
(with Kinner)
| Competition | 1947 |
|---|---|
| Canadian Championships | 3rd J. |
Fours career
(with Mary Kenner, Vera Smith, and Peter Dunfield)
| Competition | 1949 |
|---|---|
| North American Championships | 2nd |