With their flying spins and graceful leaps over the ice, figure skaters exemplify what it means to be an athlete and an artist. Legends of Women's Figures Skating features short biographies of twenty-eight of the greatest women figure skaters of all time, from pioneers like Sonja Henie and Carol Heiss; to the American legends of the '90s, such as Tara Lipinski and Michelle Kwan; to the rising stars of today, like Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu. Filled with colorful photos, fascinating stories, and key stats, this book will inspire both passionate fans and aspiring figure skaters.