Kwan among U.S. Figure Skating HOF nominees
Five-time world champ joined on ballot by Galindo, Nichol
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| Michelle Kwan would appear to be a lock for induction into the U.S. Hall of Fame. (Getty Images) |
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By U.S. Figure Skating
(11/29/2011) - Lawrence Mondschein, the chair of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, announced the official ballot for the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame Class of 2012, one that includes nine-time U.S. champion, five-time world champion and two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan. Michelle Kwan Rudy Galindo
Robert Specht Lynn Benson
Thomas McGinnis Franklin Nelson
Carole Shulman Jef Billings
Lori Nichol
"This is one of the strongest classes of nominees ever presented to our esteemed electorate," Mondschein said. "It promises to be an exciting class."
All nominees on the ballot have met criteria established by the nomination committee. Those elected into the Class of 2012 will be announced Dec. 15 and inducted in ceremonies at the 2012 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which will be held Jan. 22-29 in San Jose, Calif.
CATEGORY A: Outstanding Competitor - Ladies
CATEGORY A: Outstanding Competitor - Men
CATEGORY B: Outstanding Coach
CATEGORY C: Outstanding Contributor (non-athletic)
CATEGORY D: Outstanding Contributor (creative impact)