women skaters

Reviews the 1997 World Championship women's figure skating competition in which U.S. skater Tara Lipinski claimed first place and Michelle Kwan won second, provides brief biographical information about the two young women, and discusses their push toward the goal of the 1998 Olympics.

A biography of world champion figure skater whose goal is to win gold medals in the 1998, 2002, and 2006 Winter Olympics.

A biography of the youngest skater ever to win United States and World Figure Skating Championships.

Discusses the personal life and figure skating career of the young Chinese American who has won numerous awards at the U.S. Nationals, World Championships, and the Olympics.

Profiles such stars in the world of figure skating as Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Katarina Witt, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Oksana Baiul.

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.

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.

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

Text and accompanying photographs present a biography of the young Japanese-American skater who won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics.

An autobiography by skating sensation Tara Lipinski, the youngest skater ever to win United States and World Figure Skating Championships.