A ladies podium sweep at the 1991 World Championships by Kristi Yamaguchi, Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan set the tone for American success throughout the decade, with names like Michelle Kwan and Tara Lipinski soon to follow. Claire Ferguson became the first female president of U.S. Figure Skating. U.S. Figure Skating signed an extension with ABC — the largest of its kind in sports at the time.
A ladies podium sweep at the 1991 World Championships by Kristi Yamaguchi, Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan set the tone for American success throughout the decade, with names like Michelle Kwan and Tara Lipinski soon to follow. Claire Ferguson became the first female president of U.S. Figure Skating. U.S. Figure Skating signed an extension with ABC — the largest of its kind in sports at the time.
Team USA’s prominence in ice dance began this decade, led by Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto who became the first team to win an Olympic medal in 30 years. A judging scandal at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City led to the international judging system being created and adopted. U.S. Figure Skating debuted its new logo and the new U.S. Championships Trophy designed by Tiffany & Co.
Team USA’s prominence in ice dance began this decade, led by Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto who became the first team to win an Olympic medal in 30 years. A judging scandal at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City led to the international judging system being created and adopted. U.S. Figure Skating debuted its new logo and the new U.S. Championships Trophy designed by Tiffany & Co.
Meryl Davis and Charlie White became the first American Olympic champions in ice dance. Evan Lysacek put the U.S. on top of the men’s Olympic podium for the first time in 22 years. The U.S. earned a pair of bronze medals in the brand new Olympic Team Event. U.S. Figure Skating launched Learn to Skate USA, powered by Toyota, and signed a new media rights deal with NBC through 2026.
Meryl Davis and Charlie White became the first American Olympic champions in ice dance. Evan Lysacek put the U.S. on top of the men’s Olympic podium for the first time in 22 years. The U.S. earned a pair of bronze medals in the brand new Olympic Team Event. U.S. Figure Skating launched Learn to Skate USA, powered by Toyota, and signed a new media rights deal with NBC through 2026.
To celebrate U.S. Figure Skating’s centennial anniversary, we asked fans to share their favorite skating memories. This month, we wanted to know: “What’s your favorite costume of all time?” We interviewed two common responses to get their takes on the costumes fans loved.
U.S. Figure Skating has announced the athletes chosen to represent the United States at ISU World Team Trophy 2021, as well as television times on NBCSN.
In the February issue of SKATING magazine, we take a look back at those skaters and moments which made the 1930s special.
Figure Skating in Harlem’s Champions in Life Benefit Gala is going virtual on April 22.
A school in Maribel Vinson Owen's hometown honors her legacy.
Cindy Duvall was a skater at the Traverse City Figure Skating Club in Traverse City, Michigan. Today, a club award honors her memory.
Renowned choreographer Sarah Kawahara never stopped creating through the challenges of last year.
So much of ice dance is about capturing the moment and making an impact with a program. In addition to powerful skating, deep edges, flow and execution of the required elements, the best programs transcend those elements and touch the viewers’ emotions.
U.S. Figure Skating launched a 100-year timeline on April 5 in celebration of its centennial anniversary. The timeline can be found on the Centennial Celebration website by scrolling down from the top of the home page.
