EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Ice Queen's Gamble: When Figure Skating Became a Blood Sport
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In 1994, the Winter Olympics became a gladiator arena when two American figure skaters—one America's sweetheart, the other a scrappy outsider—collided in the most shocking scandal in sports history. What started as rivalry ended in assault, conspiracy, and a media circus that transformed how we think about competition itself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1994, the Winter Olympics became a gladiator arena when two American figure skaters—one America's sweetheart, the other a scrappy outsider—collided in the most shocking scandal in sports history. What started as rivalry ended in assault, conspiracy, and a media circus that transformed how we think about competition itself.
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