Stars of the 90s - Tonya Harding - Breaking the Ice

In today's episode, we unravel the rollercoaster journey of Tonya Harding, an Olympic figure skater whose story goes far beyond the ice rink. From her humble beginnings to the infamous skating scandal, Tonya Harding's life is a fascinating tapestry of triumph and controversy.

Our journey commences with Tonya's upbringing. We explore her early fascination with figure skating and her immense talent, amid the horrendous backdrop of sexual abuse at home and public cruelty and the hands of her mother.

As Tonya's prowess on the ice grew, we follow her meteoric rise in the competitive figure skating world. Her remarkable athleticism and ability to land the elusive triple axel were nothing short of groundbreaking, earning her a place among the sport's elite - a place where many felt her background should deny her the opportunity to be.

We discuss the shocking physical attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan in 1994, and unravel the web of conspiracy, Tonya's alleged involvement, and the media frenzy that followed, forever changing the course of her life and skating career. We find out where Tonya Harding is now and how she has spent the years since her Ice Skating career ended.

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