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Influential Coach and Former World Champion John Nicks Dies

Influential Coach and Former World Champion John Nicks Dies

John Nicks, a British world champion pairs skater who coached generations of U.S. champions and Olympians, has died. Recent articles repeat the news and add details of his coaching legacy, but provide no clear publication date; although they report age 97, a conflicting age reference means his age remains unverified.

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Updated Nov 5, 2026