Tara crowned Olympic figure skating

Tara crowned Olympic figure skating

U.S. figure skater Tara Lipinski shows the poise and grace which took her to Olympic gold Feb. 20 at Nagano's White Ring ice arena. Lipinski overhauled U.S. rival Michelle Kwan, who led after the short program, to become the youngest-ever women's singles Olympic champ at 15 years and 8 months. Kwan finished as runner-up, while Lu Chen of China took the bronze medal.

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