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“It's really ironic that I won, because that's not the goal that I had in mind when I went out to skate.”

Quote by Sarah Hughes

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Sarah Hughes, born on May 2, 1985, is a renowned figure skater from the United States. She won the gold medal in the ladies' singles event at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, becoming the youngest American to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. Her skating skills and artistic expression have won the admiration of audiences worldwide. more

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