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“I started skating because I loved it. I started when I was three and I didn't know all the sacrifices and all the hardships and how difficult day-in and day-out it would be.”

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Sarah Hughes
Sarah Hughes

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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