US Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan visited the Skating Club of Boston to show support for the community following the tragic plane collision that claimed the lives of several athletes and coaches. Kerrigan expressed her deep sorrow, stating that she was struggling to process the devastating news. She emphasized the strong sense of unity within the skating community and the importance of coming together during such difficult times.
The Skating Club of Boston confirmed that coaches Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, along with athletes Spencer Lane and Jinna Han, were among those who tragically lost their lives in the collision. Additionally, Christine Lane and Jin Han, the skaters' mothers, were also on the flight. The group was in Kansas for activities related to the US Figure Skating Championships, as confirmed by the national governing body of the sport.
