Audrey Peppe Figure skater

Audrey Frances Peppe (later Benner, October 12, 1917 – April 1, 1992) was an American figure skater.She was born in New York City and died in Queens, New York.Peppe was the 1936 U.S. bronze medalist and 1938-1939 silver medalist. She lost the 1938 national title to Joan Tozzer by 1/10 of a point. Peppe competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics, where she placed twelfth in the singles event. She turned professional in December 1939.Peppe was the niece of Beatrix Loughran, who also coached her. Her husband's name was David Benner. She divorced David Benner. In 1944 she married Robert Rapee son of Symphony Conductor Erno Rapee. They had one Child Suzanne. Audrey was chosen for 3 Olympic Teams 1932 Lake Placid,1936 Berlin,1940 canceled by WWII