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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR SAN JOSE WINS GOLD AS THE PERFECT HOST As it did in 1996, San Jose hit a home run as hosts of the 2012 Prudential U.S. Figure Skat-


ing Championships. I congratulate the San Jose Sports Authority, HP Pavilion and the City of San Jose for host-


  Also helping to make the event successful were the contributions of many of the Bay Area


skating legends who went out of their way to meet the public and represent the sport. Walking on the concourse, you may have bumped into Kristi Yamaguchi or Rudy Galindo signing autographs.  and Brian Boitano devoted their time and energy to the cause. There were many other former Bay Area skaters and California coaches who took great pride in having the U.S. Championships in their backyard. Coaches Jenni Meno and Todd Sand, who won a gold medal in pairs at the 1996 event, watched a couple of their pairs teams capture medals in San Jose. “It’s nice to be back and see the kids we are working with experience the things we were


able to experience as skaters,” Meno said. 


of a record nine U.S. titles in San Jose. Michelle returned for induction into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. She was recognized in an on-ice ceremony that will forever be remembered by all who packed HP Pavilion to honor the sport’s most decorated athlete. A standing ovation deeply touched Michelle, and her heartfelt speech left many wiping away a tear. The competition itself was inspiring as well. 


 to train under legendary coach John Nicks. “She’s a beautiful lady who did some beautiful skating,” Nicks said of his star pupil. Jeremy Abbott, who was on a mission to reclaim his U.S. men’s title, did just that in record


fashion. Besides executing virtually all of the tough tricks, Abbott gave a performance that only he can. It was the Colorado native’s third title in four years. 


    Belbin and Ben Agosto, Judy Blumberg and Michael Seibert, and Judy Schwomeyer and James Sladky with four consecutive U.S. titles.


More than 102,000 people attended the eight-day event, with millions more watching on


NBC and icenetwork.com. 


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