Emily Hughes - 2006 Olympic Ice Skater:
Emily Hughes was chosen to be an alternate for the 2006 US Olympic Figure Skating Team. When an injury caused Michelle Kwan to withdraw from the Olympics, Emily Hughes took Michelle's place.
Emily Hughes - Sister of Olympic Champion Sarah Hughes:
Emily Hughes is Sarah Hughes' younger sister. Sarah won the 2002 Olympics in figure skating.
Family :
There are six children in the Hughes family: two boys and four girls. Emily's parents are Amy and John Hughes.
Date of Birth:
Emily Hughes was born on January 26, 1989.
Hometown:
Emily Hughes lives in Great Neck, New York.
Coach:
Bonni Retzkin is Emily's coach. Emily Hughes has trained under Bonni since she began figure skating.
How Emily Began Skating:
All the children in the Hughes family skated. Emily began skating when she was only three years old.
Competition Highlights:
- 2006 World Championships - 8th
- 2006 Olympic Winter Games - 7th
- 2006 U.S. Championships Bronze Medalist
- 2005 World Junior Bronze Medalist
Hobbies:
Emily's hobbies include playing tennis and golf.
Jumps and Spins to the Right:
Emily Hughes jumps and spins to the right in the clockwise directon. The majority of figure skaters jump and spin to the left in the counter-clockwise direction.
Books About Emily Hughes:
Emily Hughes was featured in the 2002 Random House's Young Dreamers series, I Am a Skater.
I Am a Skater
Education:
Emily takes a full college preparatory load of classes at Great Neck North High School.
