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Suburban rinks, coaches polished Gracie Gold

February 10, 2014

Gracie Gold, chasing an Olympic medal in figure skating to match her name, made her mark at suburban rinks for her jumps, her smiles and her dog, Yoshi. The 18-year-old U.S. national champion skated at area rinks for about five years. And while the music, glittery costumes and crowds make elite ice skating one of the most glamorous sports, getting to this level means spending a lot of time at the same rinks where three-year-olds stagger across the ice.

Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20140210/sports/702109951/
 
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