Junior pair skater Sam Herbert shares his journey from early mornings in South Carolina to his first U.S. Figure Skating Championships, reflecting on growth, partnership, pressure, and purpose.
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Early Inspiration: Discovering Skating and Performance
For Alek Tankovic, skating entered his life long before competition became the focus. Although he officially began Learn to Skate classes at six years old, his earliest memories on the ice date back even further. “I first stepped on the ice at 2,” Tankovic recalls. “I remember watching Plushenko…
Two-time U.S. Solo Dance Champion Lucas Appel shares his journey from near-retirement to national and international success — and what drives his artistry.
Discover the story of Ryan William Azadpour, a two-time U.S. Nationals competitor whose passion and discipline extend beyond the ice through his Alzheimer’s Caregiver Tribute Project—uniting skaters worldwide to honor caregivers and inspire compassion.
Discover how Ryan Hu rose from a late start and 4 a.m. practices to become a U.S. junior ice dancer, Team USA athlete, and advocate for the skating community.
From premature birth to Junior Grand Prix bronze, U.S. ice dancer Chase Rohner is a rising star in ice dance. Learn more about Chase’s journey today.