figure skating

Black Trailblazers to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Black athletes from the U.S., Canada, Nigeria and elsewhere are seeking medals across a myriad of sports.
02/09/2026

US Figure Skater Mariah Bell Accused Of Intentionally Slashing Korean Rival With Her Skates During A Warmup

Here's what the International Skating Union had to say.
03/21/2019

Much-Delayed Ice Show Tries Again in Haiti

Despite several complications, the show goes on...maybe.
08/21/2013
Debi Thomas - Olympian Debi Thomas has won many awards for figure skating. She became the first African-American to win a non-novice title at the 1986 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Additionally, she won the bronze at the 1988 Winter Olympics, becoming the first African-American to win a medal in the Winter Olympics.(Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

This Day in Black History: Feb. 8, 1986

Debi Thomas wins the National Figure Skating Championship.
02/08/2013

This Day in Black History: Nov. 14, 1916

African-American figure skater Mabel Fairbanks was born.
11/14/2012