Jeannette Altwegg: Great Britain’s Golden Girl
After claiming the 1952 Olympic title Jeannette Altwegg abruptly retired.
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By Susan D. Russell ©IFS | Jul 10, 2021
After claiming the 1952 Olympic title Jeannette Altwegg abruptly retired.
Read MoreBy Susan D. Russell ©IFS | May 9, 2021
Sonia Henie’s controversial win at 1927 Worlds forced the International Skating Union to enact the “one judge per country” rule.
Read MoreBy Susan D. Russell ©IFS | Feb 24, 2021
Though many Canadian skaters have never heard of Louis Rubenstein, it is he they have to thank for their long and rich heritage in the sport.
Read MoreBy Susan D. Russell ©IFS | Jun 24, 2020
Mabel Fairbanks was a pioneer for people of color in figure skating. For her personally there were no color boundaries.
Read MoreBy Tai Babilonia | Jun 24, 2020
Atoy Wilson claimed the 1966 U.S. novice men’s title, the first African American to ever win a national title at any level.
Read MoreBy Susan D. Russell ©IFS | May 1, 2020
The 2019 World Figure Skating Hall of Fame inductees are a global group that includes two ice dance teams, two singles skaters and a Russian coach.
Read MoreBy Team IFS | Apr 18, 2018
The 2018 World Figure Skating Hall of Fame inductees include Olympic champions, Chinese coach Bin Yao and Canadian choreographer Sandra Bezic.
Read MoreBy Susan D. Russell ©IFS | Mar 3, 2018
Canadian icon Donald Jackson ruled the World in 1962.
Read MoreBy Susan D. Russell ©IFS | Oct 18, 2017
For more than 30 years Bin Yao was the driving force behind the Chinese pairs powerhouse.
Read MoreBy Susan D. Russell ©IFS | Mar 3, 2017
Bittersweet moments for Hungary’s most decorated ice dance duo.
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