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“Katarina Witt. She was the ultimate competitor. She would just stare down people before competition. She was relentless on the ice.”

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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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