1940 – 2023

Terry McDermott

American speed skater (1940–2023)

speed skater

Born

1940-09-20, Essexville

Died

2023-05-20

Birthplace state

Michigan

Biography

Terry McDermott was born in Essexville, Michigan, in 1940 and worked as a speed skater. He won gold and silver medals at the Olympics. He died in 2023.

Occupation

Terry McDermott is recorded as a speed skater, born in Michigan (1940–2023).

Connections to Michigan

Terry McDermott was born in Essexville, Michigan in 1940. Explore other notable figures from Michigan, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Terry McDermott

Who was Terry McDermott?

Terry McDermott was American speed skater (1940–2023), born in Michigan (1940 – 2023).

When and where was Terry McDermott born?

Terry McDermott was born on 1940-09-20 in Essexville.

When did Terry McDermott die?

Terry died on 2023-05-20.

What was Terry McDermott known for?

Terry McDermott is recorded as a speed skater.

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Biographical content adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Source: Wikipedia.

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