Sad news

[trains]

I'm very sad to report that Arnold Gerschwiler has died in England. He was 89 years old.

[flippet]

Can you explain some more about who this is? I'm sure I'm not the only one who's uninformed and curious. Thanks! :)

[blades]

8-)

perhaps this will enlighten y'all a bit:

http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/archive/display.var.554744.0.0.html

he coached as many or more champions than any other skating coach ever...his brother hans used to coach in phillie and sun valley back in the 60's...

[kgl2]

There even was a blade named after him.

[trains]

Thanks Blades for posting that note.
Arnold coached many world champions including his nephew Hans, Aja as mentioned and Shelke Dykstra. He taught in England and Davos where the ISU is.