Sherwin Badger

Sherwin Badger, born on August 29, 1901, in Boston, Massachusetts, was a prominent American figure skater who made significant contributions to the sport as both an athlete and a judge. He began his illustrious career in figure skating at a young age, becoming the junior champion in 1918 and winning a silver medal in pair skating with Clara Frothingham at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Throughout the early 1920s, Badger continued to excel, earning men's titles at the U.S. Nationals from 1920 to 1924. His partnership with Beatrix Loughran was particularly noteworthy, as they captured the pairs gold medal from 1931 to 1933. The duo also represented the United States at the Winter Olympics, finishing fifth in 1928 and securing a silver medal in 1932. Their competitive spirit was evident as they participated in the World Championships three times, achieving fifth place in 1928 and third place in both 1930 and 1932.

In addition to his athletic achievements, Badger served as president of the United States Figure Skating Association in 1930 and 1934, making history as the only president of the federation who was also a national champion at the same time, as of 2011. His expertise in the sport was further recognized when he became a world judge, contributing to the development of figure skating.

Beyond his skating career, Badger had a brief marriage to novelist and World War II spy Mary Bancroft. He was also an accomplished scholar, graduating from Harvard University in 1923, which showcased his dedication to both academics and athletics.