Guide Note

Tonya Harding is a former Olympic figure skater and national champion.

In 1994, Harding gained notoriety for her alleged role in the attack on rival skater Nancy Kerrigan. Harding's ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, was later convicted in the attack. Gillooly and two other men served prison terms for their roles in the crime.

Harding pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution in the case, and was later stripped of her 1994 national championship title by the U.S. Figure Skating Association. She was also banned from the organization for life.

Fast Facts

1. Born: November 12, 1970
2. Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
3. 1990-93: Married to Jeff Gillooly
4. Alleged participant in assault on Nancy Kerrigan during 1994 Winter Olympics
5. Revered as first American to land triple axel
6. Now competes in women's professional boxing

The Tonya Tapes

Harding claims in her 2008 book, The Tonya Tapes, that she wanted to go to authorities and tell them of Gillooly's involvement in the attack. She claims Gillooly and two other men kidnapped and raped her, and threatened to kill her if she told police what she knew.