A thread about what REALLY went on during American 90's Ladies Figure Skating controversies, aka what "nostalgia" twitter gets wrong:
A thread about what REALLY went on during American 90's Ladies Figure Skating controversies, aka what "nostalgia" twitter gets wrong:
A thread about what REALLY went on during American 90's Ladies Figure Skating controversies, aka what "nostalgia" twitter gets wrong:
A thread about what REALLY went on during American 90's Ladies Figure Skating controversies, aka what "nostalgia" twitter gets wrong:
A thread about what REALLY went on during American 90's Ladies Figure Skating controversies, aka what "nostalgia" twitter gets wrong:
Nancy Kerrigan has been perceived for almost 30 years to be a rich, stuck up princess. She was never any of those thing.

Nancy's family was far from well off + her dad worked multiple jobs. Nancy grew up as a tomboy until her coach trained it out of her (just like Tonya's did.)
Nancy Kerrigan has been perceived for almost 30 years to be a rich, stuck up princess. She was never any of those thing.Nancy's family was far from well off + her dad worked multiple jobs. Nancy grew up as a tomboy until her coach trained it out of her (just like Tonya's did.)
Nancy Kerrigan has been perceived for almost 30 years to be a rich, stuck up princess. She was never any of those thing.Nancy's family was far from well off + her dad worked multiple jobs. Nancy grew up as a tomboy until her coach trained it out of her (just like Tonya's did.)
Nancy Kerrigan has had so many similar problems to Tonya:
demonization by the media, not being "feminine enough", tragic family trauma, money problems. The "ice queen" narrative was made up to boost ratings, but it never ended.
Nancy Kerrigan has had so many similar problems to Tonya:demonization by the media, not being "feminine enough", tragic family trauma, money problems. The "ice queen" narrative was made up to boost ratings, but it never ended.
Nancy Kerrigan has had so many similar problems to Tonya:demonization by the media, not being "feminine enough", tragic family trauma, money problems. The "ice queen" narrative was made up to boost ratings, but it never ended.
Nancy Kerrigan has had so many similar problems to Tonya:demonization by the media, not being "feminine enough", tragic family trauma, money problems. The "ice queen" narrative was made up to boost ratings, but it never ended.
Nancy Kerrigan has had so many similar problems to Tonya:demonization by the media, not being "feminine enough", tragic family trauma, money problems. The "ice queen" narrative was made up to boost ratings, but it never ended.
Most modern retellings of this famous scandal always leave out Kristi Yamaguchi. Which makes no sense, because for the majority of Tanya/Nancy's skating career, it was USUALLY Kristi walking away with the gold.

Tonya and Kristi would trade off finishing 1st and 2nd in 1991/1992
Most modern retellings of this famous scandal always leave out Kristi Yamaguchi. Which makes no sense, because for the majority of Tanya/Nancy's skating career, it was USUALLY Kristi walking away with the gold. Tonya and Kristi would trade off finishing 1st and 2nd in 1991/1992
Most modern retellings of this famous scandal always leave out Kristi Yamaguchi. Which makes no sense, because for the majority of Tanya/Nancy's skating career, it was USUALLY Kristi walking away with the gold. Tonya and Kristi would trade off finishing 1st and 2nd in 1991/1992
Most modern retellings of this famous scandal always leave out Kristi Yamaguchi. Which makes no sense, because for the majority of Tanya/Nancy's skating career, it was USUALLY Kristi walking away with the gold. Tonya and Kristi would trade off finishing 1st and 2nd in 1991/1992
Most modern retellings of this famous scandal always leave out Kristi Yamaguchi. Which makes no sense, because for the majority of Tanya/Nancy's skating career, it was USUALLY Kristi walking away with the gold. Tonya and Kristi would trade off finishing 1st and 2nd in 1991/1992
Kristi won basically every title there is to win, and retired in 1992.
However, many articles came out exposing the racism in marketing in corporate USA.
When covering the sexism/classism of endorsements with Nancy v. Tonya, many people ignore racism that neither of them faced.
Kristi won basically every title there is to win, and retired in 1992.However, many articles came out exposing the racism in marketing in corporate USA. When covering the sexism/classism of endorsements with Nancy v. Tonya, many people ignore racism that neither of them faced.
Kristi won basically every title there is to win, and retired in 1992.However, many articles came out exposing the racism in marketing in corporate USA. When covering the sexism/classism of endorsements with Nancy v. Tonya, many people ignore racism that neither of them faced.
Kristi won basically every title there is to win, and retired in 1992.However, many articles came out exposing the racism in marketing in corporate USA. When covering the sexism/classism of endorsements with Nancy v. Tonya, many people ignore racism that neither of them faced.
Kristi won basically every title there is to win, and retired in 1992.However, many articles came out exposing the racism in marketing in corporate USA. When covering the sexism/classism of endorsements with Nancy v. Tonya, many people ignore racism that neither of them faced.
Many things happened Tonya that are unfair that people don't address. Immediately after being banned from figure skating, her ex-husband leaked a private video of Tonya to Penthouse, who distributed the video.

This is the mid-90s version of revenge porn. It's wrong.
Many things happened Tonya that are unfair that people don't address. Immediately after being banned from figure skating, her ex-husband leaked a private video of Tonya to Penthouse, who distributed the video. This is the mid-90s version of revenge porn. It's wrong.
Many things happened Tonya that are unfair that people don't address. Immediately after being banned from figure skating, her ex-husband leaked a private video of Tonya to Penthouse, who distributed the video. This is the mid-90s version of revenge porn. It's wrong.
Many things happened Tonya that are unfair that people don't address. Immediately after being banned from figure skating, her ex-husband leaked a private video of Tonya to Penthouse, who distributed the video. This is the mid-90s version of revenge porn. It's wrong.
Many things happened Tonya that are unfair that people don't address. Immediately after being banned from figure skating, her ex-husband leaked a private video of Tonya to Penthouse, who distributed the video. This is the mid-90s version of revenge porn. It's wrong.
At the 1994 U.S. Nationals, Michelle Kwan got 2nd place. This would usually mean that she would go to the 1994 Olympics, but Nancy Kerrigan was allowed to compete if she was able to prove she was physically healed in time.

She's "qualified" 4 Olympic Games, but only skated 2.
At the 1994 U.S. Nationals, Michelle Kwan got 2nd place. This would usually mean that she would go to the 1994 Olympics, but Nancy Kerrigan was allowed to compete if she was able to prove she was physically healed in time. She's "qualified" 4 Olympic Games, but only skated 2.
At the 1994 U.S. Nationals, Michelle Kwan got 2nd place. This would usually mean that she would go to the 1994 Olympics, but Nancy Kerrigan was allowed to compete if she was able to prove she was physically healed in time. She's "qualified" 4 Olympic Games, but only skated 2.
At the 1994 U.S. Nationals, Michelle Kwan got 2nd place. This would usually mean that she would go to the 1994 Olympics, but Nancy Kerrigan was allowed to compete if she was able to prove she was physically healed in time. She's "qualified" 4 Olympic Games, but only skated 2.
At the 1994 U.S. Nationals, Michelle Kwan got 2nd place. This would usually mean that she would go to the 1994 Olympics, but Nancy Kerrigan was allowed to compete if she was able to prove she was physically healed in time. She's "qualified" 4 Olympic Games, but only skated 2.
The 1994 Olympic Games made television history, and created a huge boom in figure skating.

Tara Lipinski, Sarah Hughes, Sasha Cohen, and of course, Michelle Kwan.
The 1994 Olympic Games made television history, and created a huge boom in figure skating. Tara Lipinski, Sarah Hughes, Sasha Cohen, and of course, Michelle Kwan.
The 1994 Olympic Games made television history, and created a huge boom in figure skating. Tara Lipinski, Sarah Hughes, Sasha Cohen, and of course, Michelle Kwan.
The 1994 Olympic Games made television history, and created a huge boom in figure skating. Tara Lipinski, Sarah Hughes, Sasha Cohen, and of course, Michelle Kwan.
The 1994 Olympic Games made television history, and created a huge boom in figure skating. Tara Lipinski, Sarah Hughes, Sasha Cohen, and of course, Michelle Kwan.
Michelle Kwan is the most decorated U.S. figure skater of all time. Despite never having won the Olympic gold medal, she is acknowledged by many to be one of the figure skaters, and athlete of all time.

Probably one of the most endorsed skaters ever.
Michelle Kwan is the most decorated U.S. figure skater of all time. Despite never having won the Olympic gold medal, she is acknowledged by many to be one of the figure skaters, and athlete of all time. Probably one of the most endorsed skaters ever.
Michelle Kwan is the most decorated U.S. figure skater of all time. Despite never having won the Olympic gold medal, she is acknowledged by many to be one of the figure skaters, and athlete of all time. Probably one of the most endorsed skaters ever.
Michelle Kwan is the most decorated U.S. figure skater of all time. Despite never having won the Olympic gold medal, she is acknowledged by many to be one of the figure skaters, and athlete of all time. Probably one of the most endorsed skaters ever.
Michelle Kwan is the most decorated U.S. figure skater of all time. Despite never having won the Olympic gold medal, she is acknowledged by many to be one of the figure skaters, and athlete of all time. Probably one of the most endorsed skaters ever.
Michelle did a bunch of special non-competitive skating routines to Disney songs, so many kids were fans of hers even without following figure skating as a sport.
Michelle did a bunch of special non-competitive skating routines to Disney songs, so many kids were fans of hers even without following figure skating as a sport.
Michelle did a bunch of special non-competitive skating routines to Disney songs, so many kids were fans of hers even without following figure skating as a sport.
Michelle did a bunch of special non-competitive skating routines to Disney songs, so many kids were fans of hers even without following figure skating as a sport.
Michelle did a bunch of special non-competitive skating routines to Disney songs, so many kids were fans of hers even without following figure skating as a sport.
I might add more later about any of these skaters, but I think it's important for people to know that both Tonya and Nancy were amazing skaters who deserved more slack from the media, and that Michelle and Kristi burst open the door for skaters in the 90s.
I might add more later about any of these skaters, but I think it's important for people to know that both Tonya and Nancy were amazing skaters who deserved more slack from the media, and that Michelle and Kristi burst open the door for skaters in the 90s.
I might add more later about any of these skaters, but I think it's important for people to know that both Tonya and Nancy were amazing skaters who deserved more slack from the media, and that Michelle and Kristi burst open the door for skaters in the 90s.
I think Tonya Harding was a powerful athlete who overcame abuse and poverty should have had more opportunities and appreciation prior to 1993.

I've always felt uncomfortable people felt they need to put Nancy as a bitchy contrast in order to advocate that Tonya deserved things.
I think Tonya Harding was a powerful athlete who overcame abuse and poverty should have had more opportunities and appreciation prior to 1993. I've always felt uncomfortable people felt they need to put Nancy as a bitchy contrast in order to advocate that Tonya deserved things.
I think Tonya Harding was a powerful athlete who overcame abuse and poverty should have had more opportunities and appreciation prior to 1993. I've always felt uncomfortable people felt they need to put Nancy as a bitchy contrast in order to advocate that Tonya deserved things.
I think Tonya Harding was a powerful athlete who overcame abuse and poverty should have had more opportunities and appreciation prior to 1993. I've always felt uncomfortable people felt they need to put Nancy as a bitchy contrast in order to advocate that Tonya deserved things.
I think Tonya Harding was a powerful athlete who overcame abuse and poverty should have had more opportunities and appreciation prior to 1993. I've always felt uncomfortable people felt they need to put Nancy as a bitchy contrast in order to advocate that Tonya deserved things.
Tonya was the first U.S. woman to perform a triple axel. (Midori Ito was 1st)
This is still a rare jump to this day. Tonya fought for decades to prove how hard it was to accomplish what she has in her situation, so I do want to stress how I, Tonya itself was great because of it
Tonya was the first U.S. woman to perform a triple axel. (Midori Ito was 1st)This is still a rare jump to this day. Tonya fought for decades to prove how hard it was to accomplish what she has in her situation, so I do want to stress how I, Tonya itself was great because of it
Tonya was the first U.S. woman to perform a triple axel. (Midori Ito was 1st)This is still a rare jump to this day. Tonya fought for decades to prove how hard it was to accomplish what she has in her situation, so I do want to stress how I, Tonya itself was great because of it
Tonya was the first U.S. woman to perform a triple axel. (Midori Ito was 1st)This is still a rare jump to this day. Tonya fought for decades to prove how hard it was to accomplish what she has in her situation, so I do want to stress how I, Tonya itself was great because of it
Tonya was the first U.S. woman to perform a triple axel. (Midori Ito was 1st)This is still a rare jump to this day. Tonya fought for decades to prove how hard it was to accomplish what she has in her situation, so I do want to stress how I, Tonya itself was great because of it
I wanted to advocate that Nancy struggled too is because she never consented to being this big part of Tonya's legacy in media.

Literally all she did was get physically assaulted by a strange man. She was basically just minding her business and got along with Tonya. (Prior)
I wanted to advocate that Nancy struggled too is because she never consented to being this big part of Tonya's legacy in media.Literally all she did was get physically assaulted by a strange man. She was basically just minding her business and got along with Tonya. (Prior)
I wanted to advocate that Nancy struggled too is because she never consented to being this big part of Tonya's legacy in media.Literally all she did was get physically assaulted by a strange man. She was basically just minding her business and got along with Tonya. (Prior)
I wanted to advocate that Nancy struggled too is because she never consented to being this big part of Tonya's legacy in media.Literally all she did was get physically assaulted by a strange man. She was basically just minding her business and got along with Tonya. (Prior)
I wanted to advocate that Nancy struggled too is because she never consented to being this big part of Tonya's legacy in media.Literally all she did was get physically assaulted by a strange man. She was basically just minding her business and got along with Tonya. (Prior)
Adding international 90s US skaters because people have brought them up! (Also we're huge parts of these competitions so all technically relevant to U.S. figure skating events)

Surya Bonaly, Midori Ito, Oksana Baiul, and Chen Lu.
Adding international 90s US skaters because people have brought them up! (Also we're huge parts of these competitions so all technically relevant to U.S. figure skating events) Surya Bonaly, Midori Ito, Oksana Baiul, and Chen Lu.
Adding international 90s US skaters because people have brought them up! (Also we're huge parts of these competitions so all technically relevant to U.S. figure skating events) Surya Bonaly, Midori Ito, Oksana Baiul, and Chen Lu.
Adding international 90s US skaters because people have brought them up! (Also we're huge parts of these competitions so all technically relevant to U.S. figure skating events) Surya Bonaly, Midori Ito, Oksana Baiul, and Chen Lu.
Adding international 90s US skaters because people have brought them up! (Also we're huge parts of these competitions so all technically relevant to U.S. figure skating events) Surya Bonaly, Midori Ito, Oksana Baiul, and Chen Lu.
Surya Bonaly's one specific Olympic protest back-flip has gone viral, but not so much her legacy.

Surya also protested by not wearing tights during her competitions. Major companies only sold tights in shades that matched light skin tones. She received unfair backlash for it.
Surya Bonaly's one specific Olympic protest back-flip has gone viral, but not so much her legacy.Surya also protested by not wearing tights during her competitions. Major companies only sold tights in shades that matched light skin tones. She received unfair backlash for it.
Surya Bonaly's one specific Olympic protest back-flip has gone viral, but not so much her legacy.Surya also protested by not wearing tights during her competitions. Major companies only sold tights in shades that matched light skin tones. She received unfair backlash for it.
Surya Bonaly's one specific Olympic protest back-flip has gone viral, but not so much her legacy.Surya also protested by not wearing tights during her competitions. Major companies only sold tights in shades that matched light skin tones. She received unfair backlash for it.
Surya Bonaly's one specific Olympic protest back-flip has gone viral, but not so much her legacy.Surya also protested by not wearing tights during her competitions. Major companies only sold tights in shades that matched light skin tones. She received unfair backlash for it.
At the 1994 World Champions, after narrowly making the podium at the Olympics twice, and getting 2nd place for the 2nd time, Surya removed her silver and stood off the podium during the medal ceremony to protest bias the judges had against her.
At the 1994 World Champions, after narrowly making the podium at the Olympics twice, and getting 2nd place for the 2nd time, Surya removed her silver and stood off the podium during the medal ceremony to protest bias the judges had against her.
At the 1994 World Champions, after narrowly making the podium at the Olympics twice, and getting 2nd place for the 2nd time, Surya removed her silver and stood off the podium during the medal ceremony to protest bias the judges had against her.
At the 1994 World Champions, after narrowly making the podium at the Olympics twice, and getting 2nd place for the 2nd time, Surya removed her silver and stood off the podium during the medal ceremony to protest bias the judges had against her.
Surya has explained in a lot of interviews her feelings on the biases she faced because of sexism, classism, racism, and the fact that she was adopted. (Among so many other things)

For additional context:
( https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2019/03/07/surya-bonaly-skating-losers-netflix)
Surya is most known for her 1998 Olympic backflip. She was the first (and only) person ever to land a backflip on ice, on one blade. An injury kept her from performing her routine to her usual capacity, so she threw it in at the end of her program to essentially make history.
Midori Ito's popularity at the '88 Olympics was partially why "special figures" were eliminated from competitions in the 90's. Her routines were so amazing that crowds would go wild for them. When Midori's overall score was lower because of her s.f. scores, audiences boo'd.
Midori Ito's popularity at the '88 Olympics was partially why "special figures" were eliminated from competitions in the 90's. Her routines were so amazing that crowds would go wild for them. When Midori's overall score was lower because of her s.f. scores, audiences boo'd.
Midori Ito's popularity at the '88 Olympics was partially why "special figures" were eliminated from competitions in the 90's. Her routines were so amazing that crowds would go wild for them. When Midori's overall score was lower because of her s.f. scores, audiences boo'd.
Midori Ito's popularity at the '88 Olympics was partially why "special figures" were eliminated from competitions in the 90's. Her routines were so amazing that crowds would go wild for them. When Midori's overall score was lower because of her s.f. scores, audiences boo'd.
Midori Ito's popularity at the '88 Olympics was partially why "special figures" were eliminated from competitions in the 90's. Her routines were so amazing that crowds would go wild for them. When Midori's overall score was lower because of her s.f. scores, audiences boo'd.
Midori Ito was the first woman to land the triple axel. At the Olympics, her and Tonya Harding both fell on one attempt each. After falling on the first one in Ito's program, she unexpectedly threw in another one at the end, and landed it.
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