It's A Young Man's World In Figure Skating The contestant who cuts a fancy figure at the National Figure Skating Championships is a 12-year-old, Scott Allen. He finishes second to an old man, 17-year-old, Monty Hoyt. Male skater doing various jumps during performance. Skater performing spin. Mrs. Barbara Roles Pursley wins the women's title, making a comeback after two years in retirement. Skater during performance. Crowd clapping. Pursley with multiple championship trophies.