Exhibit

Tonya Harding

Photograph of Tonya and Nancy on ice together after the scandal

Tonya Harding was not just famous because of Nancy Kerrigan. She was the first American woman to land a triple axel in competition, which should have been enough drama for one skating career.

Instead, in January 1994, Kerrigan was clubbed in the knee after a practice session at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Harding denied planning the attack, but later pleaded guilty to conspiring to hinder prosecution.

The two still ended up at the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer. Kerrigan won silver; Harding finished eighth. A few months later, the U.S. Figure Skating Association banned Harding for life and stripped her national title.

  • Photograph of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan skating