Walter S. Powell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Walter S. Powell

American figure skating official

Date of Birth: 16-Aug-1879

Place of Birth: Greenbackville, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 15-Feb-1961

Profession: referee, business executive

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Walter S.
Powell (16 August 1879 in Greenbackville, Virginia – 15 February 1961 in Brussels, Belgium) was president of the United States Figure Skating Association from 1943 to 1946.
After his term was complete, Powell remained very active in the international side of the sport, serving as the first chairman of the USFSA's International Committee from 1946 to 1952.
He served on the International Skating Union Council from 1947 to 1961, and was the first representative of the United States to hold office in that organization.Powell was on his way to the 1961 World Figure Skating Championships when he was killed in the crash of Sabena Flight 548.