1991 Skate America
Appearance
1991 Skate America | |
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Season: | 1991–92 |
Location: | Oakland, California |
Champions | |
Men's singles: Christopher Bowman | |
Ladies' singles: Tonya Harding | |
Pairs: Calla Urbanski / Rocky Marval | |
Ice dance: Tatiana Navka / Samvel Gezalian | |
Previous: 1990 Skate America | |
Next: 1992 Skate America |
The 1991 Skate America was the Skate America competition of the 1991–92 figure skating season. The event was organized by the United States Figure Skating Association. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
The competition was held in Oakland, California.
Results
Men
Ladies
Harding performed a triple axel in her short program and free skating. She became the first woman to land the triple axel in the short program in major international competition.[1]
Rank | Name | Nation |
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1 | Tonya Harding | United States |
2 | Kristi Yamaguchi | United States |
3 | Surya Bonaly | France |
4 | Lu Chen | China |
5 | Natalia Gorbenko | Soviet Union |
6 | Tisha Walker | United States |
7 | Patricia Neske | Germany |
8 | Junko Yaginuma | Japan |
9 | Josée Chouinard | Canada |
10 | Nathalie Krieg | Switzerland |