Description:
(American Former Figure Skater)
Tonya Harding is a retired American figure skater, who won the ‘US Championship’ in 1991 and 1994. She gained prominence as a skater in 1989, when she won the ‘Skate America’ competition. After a controversy in 1994, Tonya was forced to quit figure skating, and turned her attention towards boxing. Tonya became a professional boxer in 2003. Her popularity increased when she started appearing in films and TV shows, which made her an international celebrity. What made her a national celebrity though was the 1994 incident when Tonya’s main competitor Nancy Kerrigan was mysteriously attacked just before the ‘National Championship.’ Tonya used her notoriety and fame to her advantage so much so, that she rewrote the history of women's ice skating culture. Her life story and achievements became a part of many academic assessments and in 2017 a biopic titled ‘I, Tonya’ was released.
Birthday
November 12, 1970 (Scorpio)
Alternative names
Tonya Maxene Price, Tonya Maxene Harding
Height
155 cm
City
Portland, Oregon
Spouse/Ex-
Joseph Jens Price (m. 2010), Jeff Gillooly (m. 1990–1993), Michael Smith (m. 1995–1996)
Parents
Al Harding
LaVona Fay Golden
What was Tonya Harding's involvement in the Nancy Kerrigan attack?
Tonya Harding was implicated in the attack on her fellow figure skater Nancy Kerrigan in 1994. Harding's ex-husband and bodyguard hired someone to injure Kerrigan's knee before the Winter Olympics.
Did Tonya Harding compete in the 1994 Winter Olympics?
Yes, Tonya Harding competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, despite the controversy surrounding the attack on Nancy Kerrigan.
What is Tonya Harding's connection to the movie "I, Tonya?"
Tonya Harding's life story, including the events leading up to the Nancy Kerrigan attack, was portrayed in the biographical film "I, Tonya," released in 2017. Actress Margot Robbie played the role of Tonya Harding.
What were the consequences of the Nancy Kerrigan attack for Tonya Harding's skating career?
Following the Nancy Kerrigan attack, Tonya Harding was banned for life from the U.S. Figure Skating Association and stripped of her 1994 U.S. Figure Skating Championships title. She faced legal repercussions and her skating career suffered.
How did Tonya Harding transition after her skating career?
After her skating career, Tonya Harding dabbled in various endeavors such as professional boxing, acting, and reality TV appearances. She also worked as a landscaper and a painter.
