Tonya Harding - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 12, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 |
| Birthplace | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Tonya Harding's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Figure skating, particularly the 1991 U.S. Championship, the 1994 attack on Nancy Kerrigan, and as the subject of numerous documentaries and the film 'I, Tonya'. |
Intro
Tonya Harding is an American former figure skater and retired boxer, best known for her achievements in figure skating and her involvement in the 1994 attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan. She was the first American woman to successfully land a triple Axel in competition.
Early Life & Background
Tonya Harding was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. She had a difficult upbringing, facing financial struggles and family instability. Harding began skating at a young age, training under coach Diane Rawlinson, and quickly gained recognition for her technical skill.
Career Highlights
- First American woman to land a triple Axel in competition (1991)
- 1991 U.S. Figure Skating Champion
- Two-time Olympian (1992, 1994)
- Subject of heightened media attention following the 1994 attack on Nancy Kerrigan
- Transitioned to a brief career in professional boxing after figure skating
Trivia
- Harding became the second woman ever (and first American) to land a triple Axel in competition.
- Her life and scandal were dramatized in the Oscar-nominated film 'I, Tonya' (2017), with Margot Robbie portraying her.
- In 1994, Harding was banned for life by the U.S. Figure Skating Association as a result of the Kerrigan incident.
FAQs
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Tonya Harding is 55 years old.
Tonya Harding was born the 12 November 1970.
Portland, Oregon, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 12th, 1970, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 12, 1970, Hafez al-Assad led a coup d'état in Syria, establishing a new regime that would last for decades. This event marked a significant shift in Syrian politics and the beginning of Assad's long rule.
- Day of the week: November 12th, 1970 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I'll Be There by Jackson 5
- #1 UK song: Woodstock by Matthew's Southern Comfort
- Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols
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