What is Madge Syers's full name?
Florence Madeline Mabel Cave
Madge Syers nickname(s):
Florence Madeline Cave Syers
Madge Syers date of birth:
September 16, 1881
How old was Madge Syers when died?
35
Where was Madge Syers born?
Kensington, London, England, UK
When did Madge Syers die?
September 9, 1917
Where did Madge Syers die?
Weybridge, Surrey, England, UK
What is Madge Syers nationality?
British
What is Madge Syers's occupation?
Figure Skater, Author, swimmer, equestrienne
Who is Madge Syers's father?
Edward Jarvis Cave (builder)
Who is Madge Syers's mother?
Elizabeth Ann
Who has Madge Syers worked with?
Edgar Syers (skating partner)
Short Biography
Florence Madeline "Madge" Syers (née Cave, 16 September 1881 – 9 September 1917) was a British figure skater. She became the first woman to compete at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1902 by entering what was previously an all-male event and won the silver medal, which prompted the International Skating Union (ISU) to create a separate ladies' championship. Syers was the winner of the first two ladies' events in 1906 and 1907, and went on to become the Olympic champion at the 1908 Summer Olympics, the first Olympic Games to include figure skating. She also competed as a pairs skater with her husband Edgar Syers, winning the bronze medal at the 1908 Olympics.