The decade marked the beginning of the United States Figure Skating Association, known today as U.S. Figure Skating. Though American skating organizations existed informally in decades earlier, USFSA and its seven charter clubs were officially recognized on April 4, 1921, in New York City. The association soon after became part of the International Skating Union, and the first edition of SKATING, the association’s publication of record, was published.
The decade marked the beginning of the United States Figure Skating Association, known today as U.S. Figure Skating. Though American skating organizations existed informally in decades earlier, USFSA and its seven charter clubs were officially recognized on April 4, 1921, in New York City. The association soon after became part of the International Skating Union, and the first edition of SKATING, the association’s publication of record, was published.
Karen Chen finished fourth in the ladies competition, highlighting a strong day of competition for the United States Thursday at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2021.
Nathan Chen won his third straight title on Saturday afternoon at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2021 at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm
The American ice dance tandem of Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue earned their third straight World medal, claiming silver on Saturday night at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2021.
U.S. Figure Skating has announced the dates and locations of the 2021-22 domestic competition season.
In a decade defined by the Great Depression, the United States welcomed the World Championships and the Olympic Games for the first time. Families around the country were treated to traveling ice shows, such as the Ice Follies. The popularity of the sport spread west as clubs and rinks in the Midwest and Pacific Coast became fixtures.
In a decade defined by the Great Depression, the United States welcomed the World Championships and the Olympic Games for the first time. Families around the country were treated to traveling ice shows, such as the Ice Follies. The popularity of the sport spread west as clubs and rinks in the Midwest and Pacific Coast became fixtures.
World War II had a deep impact on skating internationally, but the United States and the USFSA emerged stronger than ever. Dick Button led the charge known as “The Golden Age of American Skating,” a 14-year run of U.S. dominance abroad. At the end of the decade, Frank Zamboni unveiled the “Model A” Zamboni ice resurfacer, which literally changed the skating landscape.
World War II had a deep impact on skating internationally, but the United States and the USFSA emerged stronger than ever. Dick Button led the charge known as “The Golden Age of American Skating,” a 14-year run of U.S. dominance abroad. At the end of the decade, Frank Zamboni unveiled the “Model A” Zamboni ice resurfacer, which literally changed the skating landscape.
“The Golden Age of American Skating” hit its peak. Between 1950 and 1959, U.S. skaters won 55 medals at the World Championships and Olympic Winter Games. Dick Button continued to push the sport forward and became the first skater to land a triple jump. Greats such as Tenley Albright, Carol Heiss, Hayes Alan Jenkins and David Jenkins followed in Button’s footsteps. Ice dance made its debut at the World Championships.
“The Golden Age of American Skating” hit its peak. Between 1950 and 1959, U.S. skaters won 55 medals at the World Championships and Olympic Winter Games. Dick Button continued to push the sport forward and became the first skater to land a triple jump. Greats such as Tenley Albright, Carol Heiss, Hayes Alan Jenkins and David Jenkins followed in Button’s footsteps. Ice dance made its debut at the World Championships.
Tragedy struck in 1961 when Sabena Flight 548 crashed, killing the entire U.S. delegation traveling to the World Championships in Prague. It was Peggy Fleming’s gold medal at the 1968 Olympic Games, which officially marked a return of American skating to the World stage. From the tragedy arose the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund, a legacy that helps current skaters reach their goals on and off the ice.
Tragedy struck in 1961 when Sabena Flight 548 crashed, killing the entire U.S. delegation traveling to the World Championships in Prague. It was Peggy Fleming’s gold medal at the 1968 Olympic Games, which officially marked a return of American skating to the World stage. From the tragedy arose the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund, a legacy that helps current skaters reach their goals on and off the ice.
U.S. Figure Skating celebrated its 50th anniversary. The association’s headquarters moved to its current home of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Computers started being used to tabulate results. Dorothy Hamill became known as “America’s sweetheart.” Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner won Worlds, a first for U.S. pairs in 29 years. Flaming Leaves International, which later became Skate America, debuted in Lake Placid, New York. Ice dance made its Olympic debut.
U.S. Figure Skating celebrated its 50th anniversary. The association’s headquarters moved to its current home of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Computers started being used to tabulate results. Dorothy Hamill became known as “America’s sweetheart.” Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner won Worlds, a first for U.S. pairs in 29 years. Flaming Leaves International, which later became Skate America, debuted in Lake Placid, New York. Ice dance made its Olympic debut.
The start of the decade marked the beginning of U.S. Figure Skating’s relationship with ABC, which secured the association’s financial future in a partnership that lasted until 2007. Scott Hamilton and Brian Boitano carried men’s skating to the top, while Debi Thomas broke color barriers as the first African American Olympic Winter Games medalist. The Haydenettes commenced their dynasty run.
The start of the decade marked the beginning of U.S. Figure Skating’s relationship with ABC, which secured the association’s financial future in a partnership that lasted until 2007. Scott Hamilton and Brian Boitano carried men’s skating to the top, while Debi Thomas broke color barriers as the first African American Olympic Winter Games medalist. The Haydenettes commenced their dynasty run.
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.
