I really don't care what everyone says. Tonya is, was, and always will be one of the world's greatest figure skaters. Thanks for the memories Tonya!! Live long and well.
Ridiculous. A very dishonorable decision by a so called honorable judge. Especially if it went down as portrayed in the film. If she truly could have had a choice between serving a year and a half instead. Cruel and unusual punishment is what it is.
No, it wasn't. She knew about the planned assault, in which her ex- used money from the USFSA to finance it and pleaded no contest to felony hindering of the investigation. She could have gone to prison.
Her jumps weren't at her previous standards but her skating was even better than before, artistically more mature. Her career interruption has caused a great loss for the sport.
No need to be delusional. She was involved and made a one bad decision, but she should have been allowed to return. Mike Tyson bit someone’s ear off, and was allowed to continue his career. As bad as it was she should have been allowed to redeem herself.
I personally think she should have just got a fine. But her getting a lifetime ban was so unnecessary. Yes it was wrong what happened but she wasn't the one who actually hit Nancy.
According to Tonya she couldn’t tell anyone because she was threatened by her husband, and I guess nobody wanted her to skate. I doubt they would give Nancy a lifetime ban if she was in such situation
I’d pay money to watch her skate. I’d pay money for a lesson for sure. She was good at what she did... enough time has passed, involved or not (I make no public judgment) she should be allowed to do what she loves...
Lasna34 Tonya had nothing to do with the attack. It was all her ex-husband's fault. If you watch the film, her husband wanted to send Kerrigan threats as a form of psychological warfare. She was aware of this and wrote down Kerrigan's location. Tonya really had nothing to do with the attack. She did not deserve that punishment.
RajaMCool exactly those words you used "if you watch the film." It was a FILM, a story created and mostly from Tonya's point of view! If you've followed her over the years, you'd clearly see that her POV has not been trustworthy at all. Everyone knows that biopics/based on "true" story films are NOT the entire truth, sometimes very far from it. You don't point someone to a MOVIE if you're trying to prove your point about exact truth! That's merely for entertainment. There's actual reports that one can read about that time. No one knows exactly what happened and we probably never will know the entire truth. I remember that time well and have read up on it extensively since then from various sources; there was so much more to it and many doubts! The one main thing I honestly can take away about the situation is that truth is subjective to Tonya - her story has changed multiple times, as someone has said! Not just during the investigation when she may have been been afraid to speak up or under pressure. She's made things up long after that even when she didn't have to! Also, she wasn't as cheated by the system as she claims; not to that extent anyway. She was allowed to go to the Olympics not once, but TWICE! The U.S Skating Association even allowed her to go during that messy time of the Kerrigan attack investigation. And they had every right to keep her from going given as she wasn't cleared yet (and never actually was). I feel bad and I'm sorry for what she went through during her upbringing and marriages, but ultimately, she worked against herself. Not EVERYTHING is someone else's fault as Tonya has complained about for years with no remorse. She has been given some amazing chances in her life but she's always squandered them away! THAT'S the saddest part.
Tonya Harding wasn't competing against the other skaters Tonya Harding was competing against the judges... they didn't want her to be the top dog... some henchmen got involved and try to even the playing field!
We all have done something in our life that we regret. We all handle our issues differently and I believe Tonya had obstacles that normally aren’t dealt with on a daily basis. In my opinion she’s a true survivor and a talented athlete. She would be a great coach.
Steven Valencia . I know..true survivor lol. Tonya screwed her life up all by herself !! She was the solicitor in that attack. There are other figure skaters that were poor and sacrificed being away from their families ( different countries even) . All of us have a story, but we do this commit fraudulent crimes because we had a hard life. She really thought Nancy would beat her so she wanted her taken out. She is a dirty player. I don't understand why people feel sorry for her and make excuses for what she did. . ..."oh poor Tonya didn't have previledges like Nancy" boo hoo. Tonya could of lived a fantastic life finacially and felt accomplished if she just practiced and did her best.., whether she placed 1,2 or 3 she would of had sponsors snd brand deals .etc. as she was the favorite . She railroaded her self!!! Even today she gives off a sketchy vibe.
she looked thinner here, it’s crazy how different she looked in just 5 years also, i lost my shit when i saw her and Surya together!! they’re my two favorites
I think the figure skating association felt threatened by Tonya's talent and skills. They didn't like who she was as a person and felt that she would be an embarrassment to the profession if she continued to skate.
well, she did came across as trailertrash you know with that husband of hers, she lacked a lot of grace what comes with the profession, and i see that that grace has improved a lot in this video, so i see where they are coming from
If you look at older videos of her when she was 15, you will see that she already had the grace. She was given some bad advice later on, and focused too much on her jumps. She really didn't have enough of a proper support system behind her. It sucks to have all this talent that would have helped to her get out of her situation, but add to that a skating association that was against her, despite her talent. There was no way she could have ever won with so many people in power against her. ua-cam.com/video/vlUUDmn0lvo/v-deo.html
@Miki I really don't want to pick a fight, but from what source do you know that Tonya complained 1992 to Jeff Gillooly About not having won the Gold medal and wondered aloud "What if Nancy didn't make the 1994 Olympics?" I never have come across that Information and I really have read a LOT of stuff About Tonya and the scandal… And even IF she had wondered About it, that doesn't mean that she really wanted to harm Nancy or that she herself helped mastermind the plan.
*TONYA, I have always been on your side and on your team... I'm sure there are times you felt alone and that people didn't care...but you had...HAVE lifetime fans and supporters of you. You represented the working class and showed that no matter what life you were handed...you could be anything and go anywhere! Please know you are and have always been loved and appreciated! Thank you for being a great hero and someone to look up to. Now that I have kids, they know the story and they understand what you went through...and I've always told them..."I don't care what you did right or wrong...when you are honest and own up to a mistake, you not only become a better person for it, but you gain more respect for they honesty." Stay strong, stay healthy, and never EVER CHANGE who you are and what you believe in TONYA... because you will never know how much of a positive impact you made on so many levels!*
It's ridiculous that Tonya was banned! Wasn't Michael Vic (who murdered and horrifically abused and tortured dogs) allowed to return to football?! This girl suffered from abuse and neglect her entire life unlike the other skaters who had loving, normal childhoods which made her success incredible. Tanya was the black sheep of figure skating - the underdog and I wish she could have continued skating and been able to live a normal life. The skating association truly screwed her. Since their decision to ban her I've never watched figure skating.
If anybody knows of a petition or movement to appeal Tonya Harding's ban from the USFSA, I would definitely sign it! She would probably make a great coach for someone.... she learned her lesson and even though she might have done some bad things, a person as talented as her does not deserve to be banned for LIFE!
barkingtree88 She was banned from amateur competition, but was she banned from coaching? I thought coaching, choreography, and shows was what she was limited to. Also, I thought seeing a competition (Junior) where she was the coach of a young girl, can't remember where but I do remember seen the competition and commentators commenting on the fact that Tonya was the coach. Weird she would do a program from music from her amateur years.
When the USFSA banned Tonya, it was a lifetime ban from the organization, meaning she can't take any part in any competition or show, either as a skater, coach or choreographer. She was able to skate in this competition because it put together by ESPN and not a sanctioned event. Since the USFSA was not involved, Tonya was able to skate.
Tanaka is correct. She can never be a coach, though she'd likely be a brilliant coach. Her ban from the USFSA and ISU is all-encompassing. She cannot compete. She cannot have anything to do with anybody who *is* competing. She can't be a coach. She can't be a choreographer. She can't design costumes. She can't even drive the Zamboni.
ISU events are the ones like the Olympics, the World Championships or any of the minor level ones in between (Skate America, Rostelecom Cup, Nebelhorn Trophy, etc). This was a pro event. Those have nothing to do with the ISU. For the first 5 years of the skating boom after the 1994 Olympics, nobody would sign her to an event -- even though she had been technically eligible. So, any of the Riders competitions, the World Pro events, Ice Wars... all of those events, she was qualified for. The promoters opted to woo Nancy Kerrigan to all of them. It took until 1999 when ESPN signed her to this competition that anyone would take a chance on her. She'd been out of it for half a decade and still managed to show a glimmer of the talent she had. 3T, 3S, 2A programs. Not consistent, but she demonstrated that she hadn't been just smoking Camels and lazing about for 5 years. She was actually still working on maintaining some of her skills. Unfortunately, her programs were still a combination of terrible elevator saxophone and generic dance beats. Music that was cheap to license for network competition airings. Nothing on that level changed. She, STILL, unfortunately could not afford the better music and choreography.
Regardless of what she admitted to, there's probably not any other skater on earth who could gain wisdom from the trials and tribulations of this great American athlete
She had a real talent. She was 29 and that was still very good, even if she missed .Her story is very sad. People recongnize her talent BUT they remember just the Kerrigan case. She was banish of figure skating for that . At the end we saw that she was sad but she keep the smile. Remember when Nancy clearly laugh of okniyawhen she won the gold ?
@Miki Yes, she was very Pretty, but I don't agree with the rest. She may not look younger than her age, but she is still (or Maybe, after a bad Phase: again) good-Looking IMHO.
I was crying too!! God bless you Tanya!! I remember you from the 80's!! You still deliver!! Always kept us watching, we were rooting for you all the time!! Still hoping the best for you!! Thank you!! You were always a champion!!
I believe Tanya got a raw deal. That judge took away her livelihood, hopes, and dreams. He took his position and used it to mentally and emotionally break her. Her sentence was much harsher than the ones who conspired and carried out hurting Nancy Kerrigan received. 18 months to 2 years VS a lifetime judgment in a prison only another skater would understand. I feel for her even to this day.
I agree. Banning her completely from skating - not even being allowed to coach or even work at a rink - took away the only thing she knew how to do. She'd never held down a full time job due to her skating commitments; she didn't even finish high school as she'd dropped out to focus on skating. The judge literally took away her only means of making a living. And don't get me started on how they stripped her of her medals she'd won BEFORE the attack - she won those fair and square, and taking them away was just petty spite, not justice.
Even though she took a few spills there, she did pretty damned good for coming back after 5 years out of competing. I hope she could someday come back and coach for the US Team. She was dealt a shitty deal from the get-go in her personal home life. Her big mistake was marrying that loser Goloology(sp?). He was the one and another low life accomplice friend, who came up with the plot to injure Kerrigan.
It's Gillooly ;) Yes, that was Tonya's big mistake. But IMHO no wonder, as she was abused by her mother and grew up to mistake violence and abuse for love. But thanks to whoever is up There, she seems gto have broken the cycle of abuse and is reasonably happy now with her husband and her son. And I agree, under this circumstances and considered how nervous and afraid she looked, she did Pretty good here.
Skating did itself a great disservice with how they treated Tonya. She was a gift to them. The most talented, hard working, brilliant skater I still think they've ever had, and yet they treated her like dirt. Who can blame her that she cracked under all that pressure and injustice? Not to mention she didn't even have any prior knowledge of the attack. Banning her from skating was a travesty, my heart weeps for her. She was magnificent, and they didn't deserve her.
I’ve always liked her music choices. It matched her dynamic skating style. To me, that is artistic in itself. Light, classical music doesn’t suit Tonya. Many of the judges back then misjudged Tonya because they didn’t see that. Not every skating champion is a dainty balletic skater.
Imagine how she felt hearing her name, saying “representing the United States of America” and the tears she fought to hold back as she took the ice. It must have meant everything in the world in this moment.
I love Bonaly and Tonya's interactions. Both girls were two of the best athletes, when it comes to executing the hardest jumps, etc., & both were underrated bc the judges made it more abt looks, elegance, grace, femininity and artistry over technical abilities. Yet, the toughest things to execute they were the best at! As much as I love artistry and in most cases value it over technical skill (i.e. with writing or painting etc.), when it comes to skating it IS a sport and competition FIRST...clearly those doing the most difficult moves should be rated higher then, but with skating that wasn't the case. In basketball, would they rate a person who dribbles the ball artistically higher than a slam dunker? No. But bc skating is 'pretty' and yes--like dancing in many aspects--they cared more of looks, style, elegance and artistry. But as a sport that all should have come second. Any girl with the right hook-ups and dough could hire a great stylist, get an amazing choreographer, wear the best cosmetics to look flawless, but not any girl in the US could execute the triple like Tonya, or perform a friggin' BACKFLIP to perfection like Bonaly! Instead of being commended for her unnatural abilities, Bonaly was docked points. Makes 0 sense.
She is very emotionally fragile. It seems if she gets the first jump right she gets more confident as she goes on. If she doesn't get it right it unravels for her. It's a shame.
Tonya Harding is a better skater than Kristi Yamaguchi. Had this whole scandal not occurred, Tonya would have gone on to win the gold in the olympics. Kristi was actually jealous of Tonya's skating ability and often spread rumors about her during competitions.
her 'trashy' less than privileged upbringing followed her everywhere... The judges took note of it, although I am sure some were trying to help her. The cast of I, Tonya was brilliant. The film as a whole was pretty good.
Wrong Olympics. But Tonya didn't have a chance in hell to medal in '94. Her coach and choreographer cleverly screwed her. And whoever allowed or wanted her '94 short in that final look was crazy. Tonya had to have a 3+3 jumping pass in her long. As Oksana and Nancy. And her short she has proper Olympic choreography standards into big jumping passes. But not so in her long. Cleverly screwed. And she was in major strife at home. Probably couldn't even think but so logically.
@@Potaville She was a great skater and is still a great athlete, as everyone could see when she danced on DWTS. But she's NOT that great actress and "master Manipulator", some People make her appear to be. People often accuse Tonya of Things which just don't make sense/add up. You can't be "stupid" and a "master Manipulator" at the same time. You can't be "a congenital liar" and "totally undiplomatic/blurting everything Right out" at the same time. You can't be "totally narcissistic" and "your own worst enemy" at the same time. There isn't Always just black and White. With Tonya and her Story, There are many shades of Grey.
@Miki Sorry, but I disagree. Tonya Harding Maybe isn't a female Einstein (but neither am I ;)) but from what I Gather from (recent and older) interviews she's NOT stupid. If anyone was stupid (and probably delusional), it was Shawn Eckardt, who couldn't stop bragging about the attack which is why the whole Thing blew up in the first place. And, like I wrote in my other commentary under this Video, after having a good look at the known Facts, I am convinced that she didn't mastermind the attack. If she acted seemingly "stupid" /irrational, it was rather out of stubbornness (which isn't so strange considering her upbringing) or out of fear (e.g. of Jeff Gillooly)/confusion/emotional turmoil. I'm no totally gullible and uncritical fan (well, I got to be Kind of a fan of hers and I DO sympathize with her, but I see her good AND bad sides), I know she isn't perfect, but she is not that stupid, "trainwrecky" Monster some People make her to be.
Miki fuck off u piece of trash. Tonya is a fighter and one of the best skaters to ever walk the earth. A true athlete, determined and self sufficient, got where she was without having a pampered life like u animals, without having anyone’s support!!. She never was stupid and she never will be
I felt bad for her struggling through the program. She always had the tenacity but unfortunately not the wealthy parents to back her and her tough upbringing shrouded her grace on the ice. Tragic story.
I feel like this performance is much better artistically than her 1991-1994 work. Idk I feel like she had the best footwork here and before 1991 since after 1991 she focused so much on triple axel that it was kinda left out to me( it wasn't bad but I feel like her 1886-1990 work and here are better artistically and that there is much more footwork between jumps)
Still don’t think she had anything to do with the attack on Nancy. Whether you believe that or not, a lifetime ban from skating was a cruel punishment. She was one of the best, and skating was her world
I really don't care what everyone says. Tonya is, was, and always will be one of the world's greatest figure skaters. Thanks for the memories Tonya!! Live long and well.
Not even close.
She was doing quads when only a few men could do them. Truly a breathtaking athlete.
@@MrOu83 you’re in delusion
@@addie_is_me she was doing quads!?! was it only in practice?
Bruce I agree!
That took a lot of courage. She should not have been banned for life. That was a severe punishment.
Holy Nancy...behhh...!
fuck the judge.
Yeah I agree, nowadays athletics abuse their wives and girlfriends and don't get banned for life.
Ridiculous. A very dishonorable decision by a so called honorable judge. Especially if it went down as portrayed in the film. If she truly could have had a choice between serving a year and a half instead. Cruel and unusual punishment is what it is.
No, it wasn't. She knew about the planned assault, in which her ex- used money from the USFSA to finance it and pleaded no contest to felony hindering of the investigation. She could have gone to prison.
Her jumps weren't at her previous standards but her skating was even better than before, artistically more mature. Her career interruption has caused a great loss for the sport.
My sister moved to Portland many yrs ago & knew her. She said she is truly a sweet girl.
NOT!
Potaville lol do you know her then?
Potaville Imma ask you to confirm that for us!
Yeah and kerrigan was a backstabber...I guess!
@@miabridger9275”my sister said” 😮
I feel so bad for her. I love her so much
That is such a sweet comment.
Tonya deserves to skate. Her punishment was simply unfair. I also believe she is innocent and didn't want anything to do with Nancy
Agreed I mean she seems like such a nice person why would she even want that
Letticia you are right
Her ex husband was the Nancy Kerrigan attack planner
No need to be delusional. She was involved and made a one bad decision, but she should have been allowed to return. Mike Tyson bit someone’s ear off, and was allowed to continue his career. As bad as it was she should have been allowed to redeem herself.
She’s not innocent. I read the fbi interview .
She obviously deserved a punishment for not telling something was going on but she didn't deserved a lifetime ban
I personally think she should have just got a fine. But her getting a lifetime ban was so unnecessary. Yes it was wrong what happened but she wasn't the one who actually hit Nancy.
According to Tonya she couldn’t tell anyone because she was threatened by her husband, and I guess nobody wanted her to skate. I doubt they would give Nancy a lifetime ban if she was in such situation
ur right
And it doesn't prove you're guilty
Miki the whole film doesnt though, it shows her involvement and doesn’t try to make out that she wasn’t involved at all.
I’d pay money to watch her skate. I’d pay money for a lesson for sure. She was good at what she did... enough time has passed, involved or not (I make no public judgment) she should be allowed to do what she loves...
Yes, it seems like a life sentence. It's been 23 years since that happened. Can we move on and can she have another go if she is up to it?
Nicohana she would probably teach you how to wack a knee cap if u become jealous an cant beat ur competitor lol .... Save ur money
Agree
Being involved in a sports organization is a privilege, not a right. Organizations like that prefer to avoid the appearance of impropriety.
Nicohana I would totally pay good money for both to!
There's just something about how she skates that's so unique from others. She feels so passionate and natural about it
She should not have been banned for life from figure skating. That's all she knew how to do. Skating was her life. ⛸ ⛸
she didn't. They did. she doesn't control them does she?
Lasna34 Tonya had nothing to do with the attack. It was all her ex-husband's fault. If you watch the film, her husband wanted to send Kerrigan threats as a form of psychological warfare. She was aware of this and wrote down Kerrigan's location. Tonya really had nothing to do with the attack. She did not deserve that punishment.
Exactly, more abuse. She's a fighter!
RajaMCool AGREED!!!!
RajaMCool exactly those words you used "if you watch the film." It was a FILM, a story created and mostly from Tonya's point of view! If you've followed her over the years, you'd clearly see that her POV has not been trustworthy at all. Everyone knows that biopics/based on "true" story films are NOT the entire truth, sometimes very far from it. You don't point someone to a MOVIE if you're trying to prove your point about exact truth! That's merely for entertainment. There's actual reports that one can read about that time. No one knows exactly what happened and we probably never will know the entire truth. I remember that time well and have read up on it extensively since then from various sources; there was so much more to it and many doubts! The one main thing I honestly can take away about the situation is that truth is subjective to Tonya - her story has changed multiple times, as someone has said! Not just during the investigation when she may have been been afraid to speak up or under pressure. She's made things up long after that even when she didn't have to! Also, she wasn't as cheated by the system as she claims; not to that extent anyway. She was allowed to go to the Olympics not once, but TWICE! The U.S Skating Association even allowed her to go during that messy time of the Kerrigan attack investigation. And they had every right to keep her from going given as she wasn't cleared yet (and never actually was). I feel bad and I'm sorry for what she went through during her upbringing and marriages, but ultimately, she worked against herself. Not EVERYTHING is someone else's fault as Tonya has complained about for years with no remorse. She has been given some amazing chances in her life but she's always squandered them away! THAT'S the saddest part.
She has a lion spirit
I love Tonya and her whole story. She is a real girl
She looks leaned out here too. Loved learning Tanya's story. She's a survivor.
Tonya Harding wasn't competing against the other skaters Tonya Harding was competing against the judges... they didn't want her to be the top dog... some henchmen got involved and try to even the playing field!
We all have done something in our life that we regret. We all handle our issues differently and I believe Tonya had obstacles that normally aren’t dealt with on a daily basis. In my opinion she’s a true survivor and a talented athlete. She would be a great coach.
Jay liles but she got into porn industry 😂
Jay liles true survivor wtf lol ok
Jay liles I agree. She more than paid for anything wrong she might have done. I for one wish her the best.
Steven Valencia . I know..true survivor lol. Tonya screwed her life up all by herself !! She was the solicitor in that attack. There are other figure skaters that were poor and sacrificed being away from their families ( different countries even) . All of us have a story, but we do this commit fraudulent crimes because we had a hard life. She really thought Nancy would beat her so she wanted her taken out. She is a dirty player. I don't understand why people feel sorry for her and make excuses for what she did. . ..."oh poor Tonya didn't have previledges like Nancy" boo hoo. Tonya could of lived a fantastic life finacially and felt accomplished if she just practiced and did her best.., whether she placed 1,2 or 3 she would of had sponsors snd brand deals .etc. as she was the favorite . She railroaded her self!!! Even today she gives off a sketchy vibe.
Aspen Robinson Maybe you should actually look into the case and not write shitty comments that have nothing to do with the truth? ;)
she looked thinner here, it’s crazy how different she looked in just 5 years
also, i lost my shit when i saw her and Surya together!! they’re my two favorites
Me too! I loved watching Surya skate. They were my two favorites from that time.
SAME, they both were treated horrible because they did not care what judges said
Mine too!
I think the figure skating association felt threatened by Tonya's talent and skills. They didn't like who she was as a person and felt that she would be an embarrassment to the profession if she continued to skate.
well, she did came across as trailertrash you know with that husband of hers, she lacked a lot of grace what comes with the profession, and i see that that grace has improved a lot in this video, so i see where they are coming from
If you look at older videos of her when she was 15, you will see that she already had the grace. She was given some bad advice later on, and focused too much on her jumps. She really didn't have enough of a proper support system behind her. It sucks to have all this talent that would have helped to her get out of her situation, but add to that a skating association that was against her, despite her talent. There was no way she could have ever won with so many people in power against her.
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Haha I’m coming across so much bullshit in these comments. She got banned because of FOUL PLAY. Think about how Nancy had been affected!
@@JennyH-yr1hj tonya wasnt involved, nancy still got to skate and is an instructor.
@Miki I really don't want to pick a fight, but from what source do you know that Tonya complained 1992 to Jeff Gillooly About not having won the Gold medal and wondered aloud "What if Nancy didn't make the 1994 Olympics?"
I never have come across that Information and I really have read a LOT of stuff About Tonya and the scandal…
And even IF she had wondered About it, that doesn't mean that she really wanted to harm Nancy or that she herself helped mastermind the plan.
*TONYA, I have always been on your side and on your team... I'm sure there are times you felt alone and that people didn't care...but you had...HAVE lifetime fans and supporters of you. You represented the working class and showed that no matter what life you were handed...you could be anything and go anywhere! Please know you are and have always been loved and appreciated! Thank you for being a great hero and someone to look up to. Now that I have kids, they know the story and they understand what you went through...and I've always told them..."I don't care what you did right or wrong...when you are honest and own up to a mistake, you not only become a better person for it, but you gain more respect for they honesty." Stay strong, stay healthy, and never EVER CHANGE who you are and what you believe in TONYA... because you will never know how much of a positive impact you made on so many levels!*
I like the way she seems so renovated and relaxed, her movements looks so
harmonious.
That was the quickest recovery from a fall I’ve ever seen ... a legend
It's ridiculous that Tonya was banned! Wasn't Michael Vic (who murdered and horrifically abused and tortured dogs) allowed to return to football?! This girl suffered from abuse and neglect her entire life unlike the other skaters who had loving, normal childhoods which made her success incredible. Tanya was the black sheep of figure skating - the underdog and I wish she could have continued skating and been able to live a normal life. The skating association truly screwed her. Since their decision to ban her I've never watched figure skating.
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The sexism/classism is real, my friend...
@@cgi_angel6001 a lot more to it than that
@@cgi_angel6001 racism in this case
It took massive guts and a lot of talent for her to skate 5 years after being banned. I don't care what people say, I will always love Tonya!
If anybody knows of a petition or movement to appeal Tonya Harding's ban from the USFSA, I would definitely sign it! She would probably make a great coach for someone.... she learned her lesson and even though she might have done some bad things, a person as talented as her does not deserve to be banned for LIFE!
barkingtree88 She was banned from amateur competition, but was she banned from coaching? I thought coaching, choreography, and shows was what she was limited to. Also, I thought seeing a competition (Junior) where she was the coach of a young girl, can't remember where but I do remember seen the competition and commentators commenting on the fact that Tonya was the coach. Weird she would do a program from music from her amateur years.
+Incredible Mann She could coach a skater but she couldnt attend the competitions with them
When the USFSA banned Tonya, it was a lifetime ban from the organization, meaning she can't take any part in any competition or show, either as a skater, coach or choreographer. She was able to skate in this competition because it put together by ESPN and not a sanctioned event. Since the USFSA was not involved, Tonya was able to skate.
I can't imagine what could she think living with this ban!! :(
what is the ESPN?
Yes, talented Tonya should write her memoirs (book) as well as do some coaching, she is gifted.
1besieged Unfortunately from the ban, she can’t coach a skater then have them participate in competitions.
Tanaka is correct. She can never be a coach, though she'd likely be a brilliant coach. Her ban from the USFSA and ISU is all-encompassing. She cannot compete. She cannot have anything to do with anybody who *is* competing. She can't be a coach. She can't be a choreographer. She can't design costumes. She can't even drive the Zamboni.
sbe79: I don't doubt you're right, but then how was she able to do this in 1999? Is it because this wasn't an ISU event?
ISU events are the ones like the Olympics, the World Championships or any of the minor level ones in between (Skate America, Rostelecom Cup, Nebelhorn Trophy, etc). This was a pro event. Those have nothing to do with the ISU. For the first 5 years of the skating boom after the 1994 Olympics, nobody would sign her to an event -- even though she had been technically eligible. So, any of the Riders competitions, the World Pro events, Ice Wars... all of those events, she was qualified for. The promoters opted to woo Nancy Kerrigan to all of them. It took until 1999 when ESPN signed her to this competition that anyone would take a chance on her. She'd been out of it for half a decade and still managed to show a glimmer of the talent she had. 3T, 3S, 2A programs. Not consistent, but she demonstrated that she hadn't been just smoking Camels and lazing about for 5 years. She was actually still working on maintaining some of her skills.
Unfortunately, her programs were still a combination of terrible elevator saxophone and generic dance beats. Music that was cheap to license for network competition airings. Nothing on that level changed. She, STILL, unfortunately could not afford the better music and choreography.
@@sbe79good!
She is so real, just look her in the eyes
Regardless of what she admitted to, there's probably not any other skater on earth who could gain wisdom from the trials and tribulations of this great American athlete
She looks a lot like the Barbie from Toy Story.
Tonya, You're so great on the ice, thanks for being so courageous and coming back. Always a fan!
She had a real talent. She was 29 and that was still very good, even if she missed .Her story is very sad. People recongnize her talent BUT they remember just the Kerrigan case. She was banish of figure skating for that . At the end we saw that she was sad but she keep the smile. Remember when Nancy clearly laugh of okniyawhen she won the gold ?
True athlete. Her performances were intense.
When she cried at the begining I had tears in my eyes too 😢
She looks beautiful here. Kind of looks like Amy Adams
@Miki Yes, she was very Pretty, but I don't agree with the rest. She may not look younger than her age, but she is still (or Maybe, after a bad Phase: again) good-Looking IMHO.
Miki Girl bye with your ugly ass
Tonya was punished for other people's wrong doings. A beautiful skater.
It's so sad to see such amazing talent go to waste. She should be able to do what she loves
I was crying too!! God bless you Tanya!! I remember you from the 80's!! You still deliver!! Always kept us watching, we were rooting for you all the time!! Still hoping the best for you!! Thank you!! You were always a champion!!
It's Tonya
I believe Tanya got a raw deal. That judge took away her livelihood, hopes, and dreams. He took his position and used it to mentally and emotionally break her. Her sentence was much harsher than the ones who conspired and carried out hurting Nancy Kerrigan received. 18 months to 2 years VS a lifetime judgment in a prison only another skater would understand. I feel for her even to this day.
Same
I agree. Banning her completely from skating - not even being allowed to coach or even work at a rink - took away the only thing she knew how to do. She'd never held down a full time job due to her skating commitments; she didn't even finish high school as she'd dropped out to focus on skating. The judge literally took away her only means of making a living. And don't get me started on how they stripped her of her medals she'd won BEFORE the attack - she won those fair and square, and taking them away was just petty spite, not justice.
@@chooseyourpoison5105 woah woah woah…THEY TOOK AWAY HER MEDALS?! THATS BRUTAL!! Poor Tonya
@@Pink_pr1ncess Yep took away her 1994 championship and banned her from the FSA which effectively meant she couldn't compete in anything at all.
Her spins were incredible
took a lot of guts- for being out for five years.... not too shabby
A strong man who has experienced setbacks and failures is a good teacher !
❣️Tonya has been my favorite skater the whole way through. She is such a brilliant performer & tough as nails. I just love her to pieces❣️
Even though she took a few spills there, she did pretty damned good for coming back after 5 years out of competing. I hope she could someday come back and coach for the US Team. She was dealt a shitty deal from the get-go in her personal home life. Her big mistake was marrying that loser Goloology(sp?). He was the one and another low life accomplice friend, who came up with the plot to injure Kerrigan.
It's Gillooly ;)
Yes, that was Tonya's big mistake. But IMHO no wonder, as she was abused by her mother and grew up to mistake violence and abuse for love. But thanks to whoever is up There, she seems gto have broken the cycle of abuse and is reasonably happy now with her husband and her son.
And I agree, under this circumstances and considered how nervous and afraid she looked, she did Pretty good here.
Skating did itself a great disservice with how they treated Tonya. She was a gift to them. The most talented, hard working, brilliant skater I still think they've ever had, and yet they treated her like dirt. Who can blame her that she cracked under all that pressure and injustice? Not to mention she didn't even have any prior knowledge of the attack. Banning her from skating was a travesty, my heart weeps for her. She was magnificent, and they didn't deserve her.
They didn't...
They saved themselves a lot of drama, look how Tonya lived her life after skating.
She was holding back tears at the beginning. 😥 must have been like a homecoming for her
I’ve always liked her music choices. It matched her dynamic skating style. To me, that is artistic in itself. Light, classical music doesn’t suit Tonya. Many of the judges back then misjudged Tonya because they didn’t see that. Not every skating champion is a dainty balletic skater.
Thanks for sharing!
One of my favorite athletes everrr! She rocks!!!
Tanya was best skater in the world. Passion and graceful. And beauty all around.
I love Tonya 💓💓💓
She’s the best! Always have been & always will!
She is so nervous and has such great talent. I can never imagine the pressure that's on her! I hate seeing her fall 🤦♂️
Thank you for uploading this I really love the movie I Tonya have a blessed day God bless you and thanks again :-) :-)
Imagine how she felt hearing her name, saying “representing the United States of America” and the tears she fought to hold back as she took the ice. It must have meant everything in the world in this moment.
great skater!
tonya is the best ever
History says much different.
Her spins were just gorgeous!
So hard to watch. I love Tonya! It took so much courage.
This is great!
I love Bonaly and Tonya's interactions. Both girls were two of the best athletes, when it comes to executing the hardest jumps, etc., & both were underrated bc the judges made it more abt looks, elegance, grace, femininity and artistry over technical abilities. Yet, the toughest things to execute they were the best at! As much as I love artistry and in most cases value it over technical skill (i.e. with writing or painting etc.), when it comes to skating it IS a sport and competition FIRST...clearly those doing the most difficult moves should be rated higher then, but with skating that wasn't the case. In basketball, would they rate a person who dribbles the ball artistically higher than a slam dunker? No. But bc skating is 'pretty' and yes--like dancing in many aspects--they cared more of looks, style, elegance and artistry. But as a sport that all should have come second. Any girl with the right hook-ups and dough could hire a great stylist, get an amazing choreographer, wear the best cosmetics to look flawless, but not any girl in the US could execute the triple like Tonya, or perform a friggin' BACKFLIP to perfection like Bonaly! Instead of being commended for her unnatural abilities, Bonaly was docked points. Makes 0 sense.
She's such a sweet soul
Gute Sendung über Tonya. Danke !
Anxiety and nerves I haven't seen her other ones but you can tell she's overthinking it.
She is very emotionally fragile. It seems if she gets the first jump right she gets more confident as she goes on. If she doesn't get it right it unravels for her. It's a shame.
Tonya Harding is a better skater than Kristi Yamaguchi. Had this whole scandal not occurred, Tonya would have gone on to win the gold in the olympics. Kristi was actually jealous of Tonya's skating ability and often spread rumors about her during competitions.
Proof?
Tonya was far superior to Kristi AND Nancy Kerrigan. Much stronger, faster, sharper.
her 'trashy' less than privileged upbringing followed her everywhere... The judges took note of it, although I am sure some were trying to help her. The cast of I, Tonya was brilliant. The film as a whole was pretty good.
Wrong Olympics. But Tonya didn't have a chance in hell to medal in '94. Her coach and choreographer cleverly screwed her. And whoever allowed or wanted her '94 short in that final look was crazy. Tonya had to have a 3+3 jumping pass in her long. As Oksana and Nancy. And her short she has proper Olympic choreography standards into big jumping passes. But not so in her long. Cleverly screwed. And she was in major strife at home. Probably couldn't even think but so logically.
I Love her
It must have taken lots of courage to attempt a comeback like that.
Beautiful layback! 😍
Surya Bonaly was so sweet to Tonya
She is so talented
Only at acting and deceiving people!
@@Potaville She was a great skater and is still a great athlete, as everyone could see when she danced on DWTS. But she's NOT that great actress and "master Manipulator", some People make her appear to be. People often accuse Tonya of Things which just don't make sense/add up.
You can't be "stupid" and a "master Manipulator" at the same time.
You can't be "a congenital liar" and "totally undiplomatic/blurting everything Right out" at the same time.
You can't be "totally narcissistic" and "your own worst enemy" at the same time.
There isn't Always just black and White. With Tonya and her Story, There are many shades of Grey.
@Miki Sorry, but I disagree. Tonya Harding Maybe isn't a female Einstein (but neither am I ;)) but from what I Gather from (recent and older) interviews she's NOT stupid. If anyone was stupid (and probably delusional), it was Shawn Eckardt, who couldn't stop bragging about the attack which is why the whole Thing blew up in the first place. And, like I wrote in my other commentary under this Video, after having a good look at the known Facts, I am convinced that she didn't mastermind the attack.
If she acted seemingly "stupid" /irrational, it was rather out of stubbornness (which isn't so strange considering her upbringing) or out of fear (e.g. of Jeff Gillooly)/confusion/emotional turmoil. I'm no totally gullible and uncritical fan (well, I got to be Kind of a fan of hers and I DO sympathize with her, but I see her good AND bad sides), I know she isn't perfect, but she is not that stupid, "trainwrecky" Monster some People make her to be.
Miki fuck off u piece of trash. Tonya is a fighter and one of the best skaters to ever walk the earth. A true athlete, determined and self sufficient, got where she was without having a pampered life like u animals, without having anyone’s support!!. She never was stupid and she never will be
She was stunning here😍😍😍
Brave girl! Love her!!
So much courage Tonya....to come back. It took a lot.
Surya’s dog was so cute. ❤️🐶
Such a shame what happened to her. She is a great skater and made history. They can never take that away from her.
Spectacular.
Never anything less. The quality of every movement...she is perfection.
Ela tem tanta luz, no sorriso, no olhar, e em tudo, eu vejo isso nela... nao consigo sentir nenhum sentimento ruim
Beautiful Dress
Love her
Beautiful Tonya, she's really a star here!
If she would have anything to do with the attack, she wouldn't be able to be there. She's a brave soul. Go Tonya! :)
she is a warrior, can we image the amount of stress she is living
She is so pretty
Tonya we love you!!
Wish espn would do this again so she gets more opportunities
Love tonya and surya
WE LOVE TONYA!!
Surya and Tonya ❤❤❤
Two titans of skate...wao 😁
I felt bad for her struggling through the program. She always had the tenacity but unfortunately not the wealthy parents to back her and her tough upbringing shrouded her grace on the ice. Tragic story.
Poor thing.
Loved the opening noir music.
Beautiful opening laidback.
Too many nerves.
Wow, she looks really scared. There's a deer-in-the-headlights look on her face throughout the program. Sad.
but yet she skated. That took a lot of Courage IMHO.
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She was one of the greatest, most powerful jumpers in figure skating.
I feel like this performance is much better artistically than her 1991-1994 work. Idk I feel like she had the best footwork here and before 1991 since after 1991 she focused so much on triple axel that it was kinda left out to me( it wasn't bad but I feel like her 1886-1990 work and here are better artistically and that there is much more footwork between jumps)
She is the Queen of the ice and mother of dragons! Long live the Ice Queen xoxo
She was beautiful and gracious here. Who cares about her skating?
Still don’t think she had anything to do with the attack on Nancy. Whether you believe that or not, a lifetime ban from skating was a cruel punishment. She was one of the best, and skating was her world
❤
She’s so cool😎
* Tonya Harding * World's Best Ice Skater * Champion *
Tonya Harding is graceful... she's even graceful when she crashes... the other stick figure skaters are boring!