Eric Gillies (born August 19, 1952) is a former Canadian ice dancer. With partner Susan Carscallen, he competed at the 1976 Winter Olympics[1] and won the gold medal at the 1977 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.[2]
Gillies was born in Moncton, New Brunswick. He has 3 children, Jean-Simon Désy-Gillies, Ferris Désy-Gillies and Lurick-Alexandre Désy-Gillies. As well as has 2 step-daughters, Coralee Allaert and Rochelle Allaert.
Results
With Susan Carscallen:
| International | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 73-74 | 74-75 | 75-76 | 76-77 |
| Winter Olympics | 13th | |||
| World Championships | 13th | 10th | 6th | |
| Skate Canada | 8th | 6th | 3rd | |
| National | ||||
| Canadian Champ. | 1st J | 2nd | 2nd | 1st |
| J = Junior | ||||
With Cathy Cusher:
| National | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 71-72 | 72-73 |
| Canadian Champ. | 4th J | 8th |
| J = Junior | ||
With Lynn Peckinpaugh:
| National | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 70-71 | |
| Canadian Champ. | 3rd J | |
| J = Junior | ||
References
- ^ "Cranston draws top marks but stays fifth overall". Ottawa Citizen. 4 March 1976. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ^ "Favored figure skaters continue to dominate nationals". The Leader-Post. 5 February 1977. Retrieved 24 October 2010.