The article discusses the career of Louis Rubenstein, a Canadian figure skater. Rubenstein was instrumental in the organization of Canadian sport during the early twentieth century and contributed in many ways as an athlete, administrator, benefactor, referee, timekeeper and judge. This study brings together the findings of three researchers, and examines the nature of Rubenstein's athletic accomplishments, with particular focus on his skating career including his world figure skating championship, and his contributions to Canadian sport. Rubenstein was born in Montreal, and the Victoria Skating Rink became his home rink. At the age of 17 he won the championship of Montreal in 1878. After some success in sporadic competitions, he won the Canadian title in 1883, and retained for seven years.