Hosting US Figure Skating event was a win for Wichita. Now marred by tragedy, city mourns
The city had just hosted an incredible national skating event at Intrust Bank Arena where thousands of skaters, their coaches and fans flocked to the Kansas community. But by that night, the bubble burst.
Figure Skating Event Benefitting Victims of DC Plane Crash to Take Place in Washington in March
A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.C., in early March to support victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport. Organizers on Wednesday announced the “Legacy on Ice” benefit event scheduled for March 2 at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington,
U.S. Figure Skating to host tribute show benefitting families of victims of D.C. plane crash
The event will benefit the individual families, the Greater Washington Community Foundation’s “DCA Together Relief Fund,” and the DC Fire & EMS Foundation.
‘We know these kids:’ U.S. figure skaters lost in D.C. plane crash remembered in Utah
Young skaters, their parents and coaches, account for 28 of the 60 passengers killed in a D.C. plane crash. Here's how Utah skaters honored them.
U.S. Figure Skating Posts Emotional Tribute to Victims of D.C. Plane Crash
The U.S. Figure Skating organization continues to mourn the lives lost in a deadly Washington D.C. plane crash. "Honoring those we tragically lost," the team wrote via Instagram on Monday, February 3.
US Figure Skating Debuts Heartbreaking Tribute Video to 28 Athletes Lost in DC Plane Crash
On Monday, the org debuted a heartbreaking black-and-white film tributing the 28 athletes lost in the accident. Samuel ...
‘We are devastated’: Members of US Figure Skating community were on Wichita plane in crash
Several coaches and skaters with the United States figure skating team were on the flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C., ...
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Figure Skating Icon Brian Boitano Reflects on ‘Horrible’ Plane Crash After Being in Wichita All Week
Gold medalist Brian Boitano said his “heart breaks” for those impacted by the American Airlines flight 5342 crash after a ...
Nearly half of passengers on fatal flight were members of figure skating community
In a tribute video posted on social media, U.S. Figure Skating identified 11 skaters as being among the victims along with ...
'Gut punch' to the Wichita ice skating community after fatal airplane crash
"This is going to be really hard on our skating community for a very, very long time," said Wichita Skating Club President Jolene Taylor. "You don't think that tomorrow they might not be here." ...
Why fans came to Wichita to see US Figure Skating Championships: ‘Incredible talent’
Kansans are getting a taste of professional figure skating at Intrust Bank Arena this week, and we talked to a few of them.
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U.S. Figure Skating Posts Emotional Tribute to Community Members Lost in D.C. Plane Crash
The U.S. Figure Skating organization honored the community members who died in a tragic Washington D.C. plane crash ...
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Victims of Wichita plane crash in D.C. include U.S. and Russian figure skaters
The plane that crashed near Washington, D.C., was carrying an unknown number of passengers from the figure skating community, including Russian husband-and-wife world champions. Wichita, ...
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Teen figure skaters and their coaches, group of hunters and students among victims of air crash
Several athletes on the flight had attended a development camp held after the U.S. Figure Skating Championships ended Sunday in Wichita, Kansas. Wichita Skating Center manager Sean ...
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American Airlines Crash: U.S. Figure Skating Honors Victims of D.C. Plane Tragedy
After 28 of the passengers on American Airlines Flight 5342 were named as part of the figure skating community, U.S. Figure ...