Skating for the Gold: Michelle Kwan & Tara LipinskiAs the 1988 Winter Olympics approaches, two young American figure skating champions, Tara Lipinski and Michelle Kwan, prepare themselves for the ultimate showdown. Skating for the gold gives fans a closer look at these two highly-popular skaters--on and off the ice. Photos throughout. |
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