Debra Janine Thomas, often known as Debbie%20Thomas, is an American former figure skater. She is best known for winning the 1986%20World%20Championships and the 1988%20Olympic%20bronze%20medal.
Early Life and Career: Thomas began skating at a young age and quickly showed promise. She was known for her athleticism and powerful jumps.
1986 World Championships: This was a landmark victory for Thomas, making her the first African American woman to win a World Championship in figure skating.
1988 Winter Olympics: The "Battle of the Carmens" at the Calgary Olympics, where Thomas and Katarina Witt both skated to Carmen, is a memorable moment in Olympic history. While she didn't win gold, her bronze medal was a significant achievement.
Later Career: After her amateur career, Thomas skated professionally.
Medical Career: In a significant career change, Debbie Thomas became an orthopedic surgeon after retiring from competitive skating. She faced some personal and financial challenges in later years.
Legacy: Debbie Thomas is remembered as a pioneering figure in figure skating, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations of skaters.
Ne Demek sitesindeki bilgiler kullanıcılar vasıtasıyla veya otomatik oluşturulmuştur. Buradaki bilgilerin doğru olduğu garanti edilmez. Düzeltilmesi gereken bilgi olduğunu düşünüyorsanız bizimle iletişime geçiniz. Her türlü görüş, destek ve önerileriniz için iletisim@nedemek.page