Thomas Litz (born March 14, 1945) is a retired American figure skater. He won the gold medal at the 1963 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and placed sixth at the 1964 Winter Olympics. Litz is credited as being the first skater to land the triple toe loop jump, a feat he accomplished at the 1964 World Figure Skating Championships.
Litz had to withdraw from the 1963 World Figure Skating Championships because of a sprained ankle."1963 North American, U.S., & Canadian Champions", Skating magazine, May 1963 He coaches figure skating in Lake Placid, New York.
Results International Event 1961 1962 1963 1964 Winter Olympics 6th World Championships WD 6th North American Championships 2nd National U.S. Championships 6th J 1st J 1st 2nd J = Junior level; WD = Withdrew
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