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Who did Tonya Harding hit in the knee?
Nancy Kerrigan
In January 1994, Harding became embroiled in controversy when her ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, orchestrated an attack on her fellow U.S. skating rival Nancy Kerrigan. Both women then competed in the February 1994 Winter Olympics, where Kerrigan won the silver medal and Harding finished eighth.
What did Nancy Kerrigan get hit in the knee with?
On January 6, 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked after practice at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan, in what would become one of the biggest sports scandals in history. The hitman was Shane Stant, who used a 21-inch collapsible baton to strike Kerrigan’s right leg.
What was the Tonya Harding incident?
According to New York Times, Tonya’s ex-husband planned an attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan in January 1994. She was hit by a baton on her right leg so she couldn’t participate in the Olympics and Tonya could get selected.
What did Nancy Kerrigan cry?
The attacker, Shane Stant, had been hired as part of a planned assault by rival skater Harding’s ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly. The incident thrust Kerrigan into the national spotlight, and her cries of “Why me? Why now?” were captured on video and replayed repeatedly on national TV.
Does Nancy Kerrigan forgive Tonya?
More than 20 years since images of Kerrigan in agony sent shock-waves through the sporting world, the now 47-year-old has not forgiven her former teammate. She lost her championship titles while her former husband and bodyguard were sent to prison, but Kerrigan has yet to forgive her fellow stand-out ice skater.
Where is Tonya Harding today?
Vancouver
Harding now lives in Vancouver and shares one son with her third husband, Joseph Price. Despite being one of the most well-known figure skaters in history, the Olympian admits she “hasn’t been in the rink for almost two years” due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, she chooses to to spend much of her time at home.
Are Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan friends?
As Rolling Stone reports: Harding and Kerrigan never seemed to qualify as friends who confided in each other. But from most accounts they’d been professional acquaintances who exchanged pleasantries at competitions.
Did Kerrigan ever skate again?
Nancy Kerrigan in 2017 She stopped skating competitively, but she helps choreograph seasonal ice skating shows like Halloween on Ice and has performed in dozens of live and made-for-TV shows, including Disney’s Dreams on Ice.
Who has landed a triple axel?
Only 15 female figure skaters have done a ratified triple Axel in competition: Midori Ito (the first one to do it), Tonya Harding, Yukari Nakano, Ludmila Nelidina, Mao Asada (the first one to land three triple Axels in one competition), Kimmie Meissner, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, Rika Kihira, Mirai Nagasu, Alysa Liu.
When did Nancy Kerrigan get hit in the knee?
The American figure skater was clubbed in the right knee during a practice round on Jan. 6, 1994.
Who was the ice skater that attacked Nancy Kerrigan?
With Kerrigan unable to skate, Harding won the championship and a place at the 1994 Olympics. On January 11, Derrick Smith confessed to FBI agents. Three days later, Stant surrendered and also confessed. Harding was questioned on January 18, but denied her involvement.
Who was the gold medalist in Figure Skating in 1994?
Baiul won the gold medal in front of Nancy Kerrigan (silver) of the United States and Chinese Chen Lu (bronze). less. Ukrainian Oksana Baiul performs her free program during the women’s figure skating competition at the Winter Olympic Games February 25, 1994 in Hamar, near Lillehammer.
Who was the skater who attacked Tonya Harding?
13 of 18 Alleged figure skater assault consipirator Jeff Gillooly (R) attends his arraignment hearing January 19, 1994, flanked by attorney Ronald H. Hoevet. Gillooly, the former husband of figure skater Tonya Harding, was set free on bail for his accused attack on U.S. EUGENE GARCIA/Getty Images Show More Show Less