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Kristi Yamaguchi, Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan 1991 U.S. NationalsTonya Harding is perhaps the most controversial person in figure skating history.
![]() Tim Defrisco/ALLSPORT - Getty Images Kristi Yamaguchi, Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan 1991 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships Just before the 1994 Olympics, right after a practice session at the United States National Figure Skating Championships in Detroit, Michigan, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked and hit hard with a hard object on her knee. The accident made it impossible for her to compete and Tonya Harding won the Championship Ladies event.
Shortly after that, it was alleged that Tonya Harding might have been part of the conspiracy to hurt Nancy. Tonya was banned from U.S. Figure Skating for life. More About Tonya Harding and Nancy KerriganTonya Harding - Perhaps the Most Controversial Person in Figure Skating HistoryOlympic Ice Skater Nancy KerriganFigure Skating Might Need a Little "Tonya and Nancy" Ice Skating ScandalsFamous Figure Skating Scandals"Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera" |
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