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The Tonya Harding Scandal That Shook Figure Skating | Salt Lake City News
Thirty-one years ago, Tonya Harding’s life spiraled after her involvement in the infamous attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan—just before the 1994 Winter Olympics. Despite winning the U.S. Championship, Harding was stripped of her title and banned for life when the truth emerged. Kerrigan, injured but resilient, recovered enough to earn the Olympic spot and took silver, while Harding’s Olympic performance ended in eighth place after a broken skate lace. The scandal turned figure skating into global tabloid fodder, exposing the raw drama behind the glitter—and it’s still a defining moment in sports…
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