ice skaters

Speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, a 2002 Olympic gold-medalist, shares the story of his life growing up with his father in Washington state, and discusses the challenges he faced in becoming a world-class athlete.

Describes the life and skating career of the young woman who won a gold medal in figure skating at the 1998 Olympics.

Includes photos and brief biographies of 21 leading figure skaters.

Reviews the career and life of Chinese-American figure skater Michelle Kwan as she looks forward to the 2002 Olympics.

Looks at the life of Sarah Hughes, the 2002 Olympic Gold Medal winner in figure skating, following her achievements on the ice from the age of three to her upset victory at the Olympics.

Olympic champion speed skater Dan Jansen shares his personal story.

Championship figure skater Sasha Cohen recalls her own personal highs and lows as she sets her sights on Olympic gold in 2006, and discusses the injury that almost ended her career.

Ekaterina Gordeeva tells the love story of her relationship with her skating partner and husband Sergei Grinkov who died suddenly at the age of twenty-eight of a heart attack during a routine practice session.

Contains an introduction to ice skaters, in simple text with illustrations, including brief biographical sketches on some of the sports biggest female stars.

Presents brief sketches of four top female figure skaters: Kristi Yamaguchi, Nancy Kerrigan, Oksana Baiul, and Michelle Kwan.