"Stars, Stripes and Skates" for 9/11

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Ice Network - June 24, 2009 On Saturday, Sept. 26, Olympic figure skaters and young local talent will partake in the 8th annual Stars, Stripes, and Skates ICEtravaganza, which honors the memory of Sept. 11.   Read More | More News

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Alissa Czisny US Figure Skating

Czisny began skating at 1 1/2 when her mother started taking skating lessons. Her twin sister, Amber, was also an international figure skater. At 21 years old (22 when Vancouver rolls around), Czisny is defying the odds. More

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Mirai Nagasu

US Figure Skating

Nagasu started skating at age 5, thanks to a rainy day that forced her to try a new indoor sport instead of playing golf.  In 2008 she became the second youngest woman to win the US title.

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Tanith Belbin

US Figure Skating

Originally from Canada, Belbin began skating at 2 1/2 because her mom was a skating coach. She went through five partners before teaming with Agosto.

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Ben Agosto

US Figure Skating

Agosto was born in Chicago, but he moved to Detroit in 1998 to skate with Belbin. The most decorated ice dancing team in U.S. history is hoping to improve upon its silver-medal showing from Torino.

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Brandon Mroz

US Figure Skating

His mom, a former synchronized skater, put Mroz in an ice skating class at 3 1/2 years old, and he hasn't left the ice yet. Mroz will have to first face Lysacek, Weir and Abbott to earn a spot at Vancouver.

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