Nancy Kerrigan
Nancy Kerrigan
Nancy Ann Kerrigan is a former American figure skater...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFigure Skater
Date of Birth13 October 1969
CityWoburn, MA
CountryUnited States of America
american-athlete brothers figure followed rid skating
My brothers thought they were going to get rid of me when I started figure skating - which they said was for wimps. But I still followed them around.
american-athlete skating tv watched
I watched skating on TV all of the time.
skating i-can
Even now I can't describe why I love skating so much.
skating different sides
I get to see the different sides of skating now which involves not only competing, but entertainment.
years six skating
I started skating when I was six years old.
skating
And I love what I do and I love skating.
american-athlete ballet boston bought costumes dance designed simple worn
I've worn some costumes designed by the Boston Ballet and I have also bought simple costumes from Petersons (a dance store) in Burlington, MA.
saved spent
I've spent $50 and probably saved hundreds of dollars,
american-athlete awards coach medals taught wear
That was when my coach taught me that I should not wear medals around, they were awards not jewelry. So you'll never see me with my medals on!
american-athlete closer kids matter practicing realized school social
Sometimes it was difficult to make friends and be social in school because I was always practicing while other kids were getting together and doing things. But it just made me closer to my family, and I realized that they would always be there no matter what.
american-athlete bother gear hockey loved street
They would often put hockey gear on me and have me play goalie for their street hockey games. It didn't bother me a bit! I actually loved it!
parent lessons quitting
My parents never pressured me to skate. They always said I could quit if I wanted to. They only expected me to skate when they had already paid for the expensive lessons. But, otherwise they said I could do what I wanted to do.
christmas brother hockey
I was thrilled one year when I was younger when not only did my brothers get hockey sticks for Christmas - but I did too!
challenges style trying
I like to try all kinds of styles so it always challenges me and forces me to try to look different.