Catherine Machado
# Catherine Machado

Catherine Louise Machado (born April 20, 1936 in Santa Monica, California) is an American former figure skater. She is 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 | 1955 | 1956 |
| - | - | - |
| Winter Olympics | | 8th |
| World Championships | 10th | 6th |
| National |||
| U.S. Championships | 3rd | 3rd |
