Nancy Kerrigan
Nancy Kerrigan is an American figure skater who won Olympic medals in 1992 and 1994.
She became a household name after a rival's associates attacked her knee before the 1994 Olympics—an incident that dominated tabloid coverage and made "Why me?" a brief cultural catchphrase.
She recovered to win silver, losing to the rival whose ex-husband had orchestrated the attack.
Norwegian Winter Olympics town
- 1994A calendar year
- Winter GamesMulti-sport event on snow
- silver medalRunner-up's award
- bronze medalAward for third
Albertville · 1992 · Team USA · podium · judges · score · national pride · opening ceremony
- kneeLeg's middle hinge
- batonSlender rod for leading
- assaultViolent offensive act
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
conspiracy · injury · tabloid · media frenzy · controversy · victim · recovery · comeback
Choreographed athletic ice performance
- ice skatingGliding across frozen surfaces
- triple axelThree-and-a-half rotation jump
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
blades · rink · glide · spins · jumps · costumes · sequins · music
Effortless beauty of motion
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- costumeClothing for portrayal
sequins · artistry · fluidity · refinement · style · aesthetics · finesse · symmetry
Credentialed in one's field
- Disney on IceTouring figure skating entertainment
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
- endorsementsFormal declarations of support
- coachingGuiding others to improve
commentator · television · retirement · legacy · Massachusetts · inspiration · comeback · champion
Lillehammer
Norwegian Winter Olympics town
- 1994A calendar year
- Winter GamesMulti-sport event on snow
- silver medalRunner-up's award
bronze medal · Albertville · 1992 · Team USA · podium · judges · score · national pride · opening ceremony · performance
Tonya Harding
scandal · conspiracy · injury · tabloid · media frenzy · controversy · victim · recovery · comeback · police
figure skating
Choreographed athletic ice performance
- ice skatingGliding across frozen surfaces
- triple axelThree-and-a-half rotation jump
- routineRegular sequence of actions
choreography · blades · rink · glide · spins · jumps · costumes · sequins · music · artistry
grace
Effortless beauty of motion
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
costume · sequins · artistry · fluidity · refinement · style · aesthetics · finesse · symmetry · performance
professional
Credentialed in one's field
- Disney on IceTouring figure skating entertainment
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
- endorsementsFormal declarations of support
coaching · commentator · television · retirement · legacy · Massachusetts · inspiration · comeback · champion · dedication
- OlympiansZeus, Michael Phelps, Hera, Usain Bolt, Poseidon
- Skatersfigure skater, ice skater, speed skater, inline skater, skateboarder
- SportswomenSerena Williams, Venus Williams, Mia Hamm, Billie Jean King, Simone Biles
- 1990sMonica Lewinsky, impeachment, NAFTA, Whitewater, Oklahoma City bombing
- Mid-90sWindows 95, Friends, Toy Story, ER, Braveheart
- Olympic ChampionsMichael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Phelps, Simone Biles, Jesse Owens
Nancy KerriganTonya Harding
villain · perpetrator · aggressor · bad girl · schemer
Nancy KerriganMike Tyson
Former heavyweight boxing champion
Tonya Harding · Dennis Rodman · John McEnroe · enforcers · brawlers