All posts tagged "Jennifer Kirk"
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Figure Skating News
Jennifer Kirk: Online Interview
Jennifer Anne Kirk was born August 15, 1984 in Newton, Mass. Involved in gymnastics until the age of nine, her interest turned...
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Figure Skating News
Gymnastics Background Strengthens Kirk’s Skating
Jennifer Kirk, who finished fifth at the 2002 US National Figure Skating Championships, didn’t start out to be a skater. When she...
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Figure Skating News
2002 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships: Highlights
Held outside of Seoul, South Korea, the Four Continents Championships- the alternative to the European Championships for skaters from North America, South...
Did you Know?
Japan’s Midori Ito, the 1989 World champion and 1992 Olympic silver medalist, was the first lady to land a triple Axel in international competition at the 1988 NHK Trophy. She is also the first lady to land a triple-triple jump combination in competition (1982 Junior World Figure Skating Championships) and the first lady to land seven triple jumps in a free program (1988 Olympics). Which ladies are working on triple Axels and who is your favorite? Discuss here!