Part One: TSL Interview with Naomi Nari Nam

Naomi Nari Nam was one of the biggest rising talents of the late 1990s. After stealing the show at the 1999 U.S. National Championships, Nam suffered a hip injury that ultimately ended her singles career. Following a departure from the sport and a failed comeback attempt, Nam ultimately made her mark as a top U.S. pair skater with partner Themi Leftheris. 

In part one of our interview with Nam, we discuss training alongside Sasha Cohen, training with John Nicks and handling the pressure that comes with success.

Skating Articles on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 

Ukrainian Judge Handed Two-Year Suspension-- But There's a Bigger Issue, ISU - by Tony Wheeler, Flutzing Around

Dancing on Ice to end - Source, Sunday World

All That Skate 2013 SBS Preview - Source, YunaKimFan.com

Skating chief aiming high - Source, Sport.uk.msn.com

Cyprus National Skating Championships 2013 Starting Orders and Results - Source, CSF.org

Interview: Shen Xue & Zhao Hongbo with Shae-Lynn Bourne in Beijing (video) - Source, ShaeLynnBourne.com

Students pass figure skating test - Source, The Sparta Independent

Naomi Nari Nam on Kim Yuna - courtesy of The Skating Lesson

Kim Yuna is unquestionably the current queen of figure skating. Despite her star power, not much is known about the woman behind the World and Olympic titles. As a member of Kim Yuna’s inner circle, Naomi Nari Nam gives us a glimpse of what Korea’s biggest star is like away from the ice rink and television cameras.

Skating Articles on Monday, June 17, 2013 

International Figure Skating Stars Shine on Beijing Stage: Artistry on Ice - Source, People's Daily

The Skating Lesson's This and That for June 16 - Source, Youtube.com

Marina Anissina's Comeback: Fact Or Fiction? - by Ryan Stevens, Skateguard1.blogspot.ca

Norwich Bulletin Editorial: Our View: Ice Rink Authority lacks the experience to manage the facility - Norwich, CT - Source, The Bulletin 

Olympic figure skating champion Cousins named as Team GB ambassador Sochi 2014 - by Emily Goddard, Inside The Games

Yuna Kim Ice Show, collaboration with Musical ‘Les Miserables’ team - Source, All That Skate

Return To Open Professional Competitions (Part 1: The U.S. Open) - by Ryan Stevens, Skateguard1.blogspot.com

Cristina Gao, figure skating - Athletes with their fathers (photo) - Source, espnW

Olympic Figure Skater, Penny Coomes: in profile - by Josephine Crawley, The Daily Touch

The Skating Lesson - This and That - June 16, 2013