Tag: Debi Thomas

Shepherd Clark, King of Figures, Returns to Lake Placid

Shepherd Clark and Dorothy Hamill together on black ice looking at the camera after practicing a move together.

The Reigning Champion Will Defend His Title at the 2023 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships Shepherd Clark is a rare jewel. In addition to being an artist and an entrepreneur, he’s been skating since he was three and skating competitively on the world stage since his teen years. Shepherd is the reigning World Figure… Read more »

Debi Thomas Returns to Lake Placid and Competition

1988 Olympic bronze medalist Debi Thomas on the ice in Lake Placid dressed in all black leading back as she glides on the ice with her arms outsreatched.

Talk to figure skating athletes, and they’ll tell you that our long and rich history in the sport make the Olympic Village of Lake Placid a special place to train and compete. From legendary Lake Placid coach Gustave Lussi to 1932 gold medal winner Sonje Henie to the legendary Dick Button and many more, the… Read more »