What is Laurence Owen's full name?
Laurence Rochon Owen
Laurence Owen nickname(s):
Laurie Owen, The Winchester Pixie, Laurence Rochon Owen
Laurence Owen date of birth:
May 9, 1944
How old was Laurence Owen when died?
16
Where was Laurence Owen born?
Oakland, California, USA
When did Laurence Owen die?
February 15, 1961
Where did Laurence Owen die?
Berg-Kampenhout, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Why did Laurence Owen die?
Plane Crash
How tall is Laurence Owen?
5' 6" (168 cm)
Laurence Owen body shape:
Athletic
What color is Laurence Owen's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Laurence Owen's ethnicity?
White
What is Laurence Owen nationality?
American
Where did Laurence Owen go to school?
Winchester High School, USA
What is Laurence Owen's occupation?
Figure Skater
Laurence Owen claim to fame:
1960 Winter Olympics
Who is Laurence Owen's father?
Guy Owen (figure skater)
Who is Laurence Owen's mother?
Maribel Vinson (figure skater)
Laurence Owen sister(s):
Maribel Owen (figure skater)
Short Biography
Laurence Rochon "Laurie" Owen (/lɔːrˈɔːns/; May 9, 1944 – February 15, 1961) was a Hall of Fame American figure skater. She was the 1961 U.S. National Champion and represented the United States at the 1960 Winter Olympics, where she placed 6th. She was the daughter of Maribel Vinson and Guy Owen and the sister of Maribel Owen. Owen died, along with her mother, sister and the entire United States Figure Skating team, in the crash of Sabena Flight 548 en route to the 1961 World Figure Skating Championships.