Nancy Kerrigan

Nancy Kerrigan is an American former figure skater, born on October 13, 1969, in Stoneham, Massachusetts. She is widely regarded as one of the top figure skaters of her era. Kerrigan began her professional career in the late 1980s, and by the early 1990s, she had won multiple titles, including two Olympic medals.

Kerrigan is known for her grace, elegance, and technical proficiency. She has won numerous individual awards and holds several records, such as being one of the few American women to win a medal in two different Winter Olympics.

Off the ice, Kerrigan is also recognized for her resilience and influence, inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Youth and Early Career: Kerrigan was born and raised in Massachusetts and began ice skating at a young age. She made her professional debut in 1987.

Rise to Fame

• Early Success: Kerrigan's first major international success came in 1991 when she won a bronze medal at the World Championships. Her skills and artistry quickly catapulted her to the top of the sport.

Olympic Success

• Achievements: Kerrigan won the bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics and then the silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics, making her one of the few American women to win medals in two different Winter Olympics.

Professional Career

• Post-Olympic Career: After her Olympic success, Kerrigan turned professional and performed in various ice shows and competitions. She retired from competitive skating in 1994.

United States National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for the US National Team in the late 1980s.

Achievements:

• Olympic Medals: Bronze in 1992 and Silver in 1994.
• World Championships: Bronze in 1991 and Silver in 1992.
• National Championships: Gold in 1993.

• Style: Known for her grace, elegance, and technical proficiency. Kerrigan is celebrated for her artistry, spins, and jumps.

• Family: Kerrigan is married to her manager, Jerry Solomon. They have three children.
• Philanthropy: Kerrigan is involved in various charitable activities and has worked with organizations such as the Special Olympics.

• Nancy Kerrigan is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her resilience, determination, and longevity in professional figure skating. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the ice, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Olympic Medals:

• Bronze in 1992
• Silver in 1994

World Championship Medals:

• Bronze in 1991
• Silver in 1992

US National Championships:

• Gold in 1993

Books

• Kerrigan, N. (1995) Nancy Kerrigan: My Diary. New York: Little, Brown and Company.
• Smith, R. (1994) Nancy Kerrigan: In My Own Words. New York: Zebra Books.

Websites

• Olympic Games: Information about Nancy Kerrigan’s Olympic career and achievements. Available at: https://www.olympic.org
• US Figure Skating: Details about Kerrigan’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.usfigureskating.org

Articles

• ESPN: Nancy Kerrigan: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.com
• The New York Times: Nancy Kerrigan’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com

Interviews and Documentaries

• Nancy Kerrigan’s World of Skating (1994): A look at Kerrigan’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Nancy Kerrigan, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.espn.com