Catherine Louise Machado (April 20, 1936 – September 14, 2021) was an American figure skater. She was born in Santa Monica, California. She was a two-time U.S. national bronze medalist. In 1956, Machado became the first Latina to represent the United States at a Winter Olympics. After the 1956 World Championships, she turned professional. She was inducted into the United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2005.
Results International Event 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 Winter Olympics 8th World Championships 10th 6th National U.S. Championships 6th J 2nd J 1st J 3rd 3rd J = Junior
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