'Rebellion' over, Nagasu keeps focus on Vancouver Nov 18, 2009
Just 14 years and 9 months, she was the second-youngest winner behind Tara Lipinski and had a story tailor-made for those Olympic features NBC loves so much. Her parents own a sushi restaurant in suburban Los Angeles, and little Mirai would go there after school, falling asleep in a storage closet until the restaurant closed and her parents could take her home. (MSNBC -- Sports)
US women figure skaters on thin ice Nov 15, 2009
More often than not, the world champion coming into the Games has been an American: Tenley Albright (1956), Carol Heiss (1960), Peggy Fleming (1968), Linda Fratianne (1980), Rosalynn Sumners (1984), Kristi Yamaguchi (1992), Tara Lipinski (1998), and Kwan (2002). More often than not, the lady-in-waiting was a medal contender, too. (Boston Globe)
Mainland junior has Olympic hopes Jun 1, 2009
News - newsjournalonline. MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Nagasu on the move to a new skating coach May 21, 2009
At 14 years and 9 months, Nagasu was the second-youngest winner behind Tara Lipinski, and her victory seemed like the breath of fresh air badly needed for a sport that had grown stale without Michelle Kwan and Sasha Cohen. Her lyrical style isn't often seen anymore, and she is equally enchanting off the ice. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Can A-Rod shift story line from gossip to game? May 8, 2009
Philippon is one of the pioneers of Rodriguez's procedure and counts among his patients golfer Greg Norman, hockey Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux, Ari-zona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner and figure skater Tara Lipinski. Because the need for Rodriguez's surgery was discovered in March, the decision was made to repair the labrum, remove a cyst and remove some bone on the acetabulum but, so he could return sooner, hold off on smoothing out the top of the femur until after the season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Clock ticking for Korean skater Kim Mar 30, 2009
She landed a total of five triple jumps Saturday; interestingly, Kwan, Slutskaya, Tara Lipinski and Sarah Hughes all routinely landed seven in their day, although they weren't required by the points-based judging system to throw so many other elements into a program. Canada's Joannie Rochette and Japan's Miki Ando finished second and third behind Kim, but it's the fourth-place finisher who still most worries Kim and Orser. (USA Today -- Sports)
Carroll has third world champion Mar 28, 2009
Kwan finished second at Nagano to Tara Lipinski, and third in Salt Lake City behind Sarah Hughes and Irina Slutskaya. Indeed, Carroll's key role in the next few months could be keeping Lysacek's mind free of the high expectations that can sidetrack an Olympic effort. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A-Rod to have hip surgery, miss 6-9 weeks Mar 9, 2009
Well keep Alex with us certainly for the first few weeks, said Philippon, who has treated several sports stars including golfer Greg Norman and figure skater Tara Lipinski. The main reason being were going to put him on the fast track so we will be very aggressive on his rehab. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Harding-Kerrigan scandal stands the test of time Feb 27, 2009
Tara Lipinski tried, but hip injuries derailed her career. Sarah Hughes enrolled at Yale. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hardin: Skating ... well, why not? We'll figure it out Feb 26, 2009
Tara Lipinski came here after she won the gold medal at the 1998 Winter Games. I studied skating before I interviewed her. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
