For U.S. figure skating, grief over the D.C. crash makes for a bittersweet Olympics

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January 30, 2026

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At the Ashburn Ice House, a memorial was created with photos and information honoring a coach, three skaters and their parents who died in the crash.

In the wake of the Jan. 2025 plane crash, some young skaters weren’t sure they could continue. A year later, many have found that’s the best way to honor those they lost.

(Image credit: Tyrone Turner for NPR)