Who is Tonya Harding?

Tonya Harding is a former Skater of USA. In 1991. She won her first national title and became first woman to complete triple axel in competition. Harding recorded three more firsts:

  • The first woman to complete a triple axel in the short program;
  • The first woman to successfully execute two triple axels in a single competition;
  • The first ever to complete a triple axel combination with the double toe loop.

In 1994, U.S. Figure Skating Association was banned her for life following the attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan.

Originally written on November 2, 2017 and last modified on November 2, 2017.

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