Tonya Harding

Tonya Harding (born November 12, 1970) is an American former figure skater and boxer. She became well known because of her role in the attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan in 1994. She was then banned by USFSA from professional skating. In her later years, Harding became a boxer.

Tonya Harding
Harding at a Portland, Oregon reception shortly after the 1994 Winter Olympics
Personal information
Full nameTonya Maxene Price
Country represented United States
Born (1970-11-12) November 12, 1970
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Height5 feet 1 inch (1.55 m)
CoachDiane Rawlinson (1973–1989; 1992–1994)
Dody Teachman (1989–92)
Medal record
Representing the USA
Ladies' Figure skating
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1991 MunichLadies' singles

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