In the mid-’80s, she became a prominent face in the world of skating. Tonya achieved several accomplishments throughout her skating career, like being the first American woman to execute a triple Axel.
She also competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Competition. However, the controversy seemed to trail Harding every step of the way.
Judi Sheppard Missett – Then
The 80’s fitness industry would be nothing without Jazzercise. Jazzercise, a dance fitness franchise company that was founded by Judi Sheppard Missett in 1969.
She made it her mission to create a class that combined dance with physical fitness. The concept quickly took off and people were hooked.
Judi Sheppard Missett – Now
Judi is still fit at the age of 74. In June 2016, she wrote a piece for the Huffington Post titled “Don’t Act Your Age.”
In it, she shared her relationship with fitness and her prosperous career in the field.
Tonya Harding – Now
One month prior to the 1994 Winter Olympics, champion Nancy Kerrigan was beaten in the knee. Harding was convicted in court and the attack received a lot of publicity.
In 2017, a biographical film was released titled “I, Tonya.” It received positive reviews. Harding continues to be referenced in popular culture, in T.V, film, and music.
Nancy Kerrigan – Then
Her family wasn’t financially equipped to deal with the high costs involved in professional figure skating, her father did everything in his power to help his daughter make her dreams come true.
In 1987, Nancy took fourth place at the junior U.S Figure Skating Championships and her jumping skills and talent became widely recognized.