Karin Iten

Karin Iten (11 August 1956 – 18 May 2010) was a Swiss figure skater. She won the bronze medal at the 1973 European Figure Skating Championships. She died on 18 May 2010 in Winterthur from the effects of diabetes. She was among the earliest skaters to perform the Biellmann spin, which was later named after Denise Bielmann, who popularised the spin.

Karin Iten
Iten in 1973 with Swiss television commentator Jan Hiermeyer
Born(1956-08-11)11 August 1956
Died18 May 2010(2010-05-18) (aged 53)
Winterthur, Switzerland
Figure skating career
CountrySwitzerland
Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Figure skating: Ladies' singles
European Championships
1973 CologneLadies' singles
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