After twice failing to medal at the Olympics,
Kurt Browning turned professional.
And that's when the real entertainer emerged.
His routines are inventive and his moves sublime.
He has the best footwork in figure skating,
and every time he steps on the ice,
you know he is striving for absolute perfection.
That's what makes him a true champion.

Strength, endurance, and an impeccable commitment
to his sport.  These are the characteristics that made
Brian Boitano an Olympic champion.  His awesome
power and grace on the ice make him one of the
most respected and popular figure skaters today.
You just have to see his jumps to believe them.
And his spread eagle (shown at right),
is the best in the business.

Their story was a modern day fairy tale.
First Olympic champions, then friends, then lovers,
and finally loving parents.
Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergei Grinkov had everything, until Sergei's death shocked the skating world
and ended the fairy tale forever.
Their graceful beauty and impeccable timing made them one of the greatest pairs ever to bless the sport.
And the image of them skating side by side haunts their true fans to this day.