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Sonja Henie - Ice Skating Legend

This section includes information about ice skating legend Sonja Henie. She won gold at three different Olympics and was one of the most popular movie stars in Hollywood. She increased the popularity of figure skating and introduced short skating skirts and white figure skates to the sport.
1928, 1932, and 1936 Olympic Figure Skating Champion Sonja Henie
Sonja Henie is considered a figure skating legend and is also considered the first ice skating celebrity. She won gold at three different Olympics and is known for bringing ballet to the ice.
Photos of Figure Skating Legend Sonja Henie
Sonja Henie won the gold medal in figure skating at three different Olympics and is known for bringing ballet to the ice. This photo gallery shows some photos of Sonja Henie from 1924 through 1936.
Sonja Henie: Queen Of The Ice DVD Review
Sonja Henie is considered a figure skating legend. The DVD, "Sonja Henie: Queen Of The Ice" tells the story of her entire life and career.
Sonja Henie Snapshot
Sonja Henie Snapshot is a website is dedicated to Sonja Henie. Anything and everything about the Olympic figure skating champion and ice skating legend can be found at this one link.

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