Audrey Peppe

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexFemale
Full nameAudrey Francis•Peppe (-Benner, -Rapée)
Used nameAudrey•Peppe
Born12 October 1917 in New York, New York (USA)
Died1 April 1992 in Queens, New York, New York (USA)
AffiliationsSkating Club of New York, New York (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Audrey Peppe never won a US National title but was second in 1938 and 1939 and placed third in 1936, which qualified her for the Olympic team. A niece of Beatrix Loughran, she turned professional in 1939 and travelled to Europe to train with Sonja Henie’s instructor. Peppe was known for her free skating ability. She later married David Benner although they eventually divorced.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Winter Olympics Figure Skating (Skating) USA Audrey Peppe
Singles, Women (Olympic) DNS
1936 Winter Olympics Figure Skating (Skating) USA Audrey Peppe
Singles, Women (Olympic) 12

Olympic family relations