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Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan: Where Are They Now? (2024)

It was the cry heard ’round the world.

At the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Jan. 6, 1994 — marking its 30th anniversary in 2024 — champion American skater Nancy Kerrigan was brutally clubbed in the knee just one month before the Winter Olympics, leaving her unable to compete.

It was later revealed that the ex-husband (Jeff Gillooly) and bodyguard (Shawn Eckardt) of fellow American skater Tonya Harding worked together to hire someone (Shane Stant) to attack rival skater Kerrigan. Though Harding long disputed her involvement, she was eventually convicted of hindering the investigation into the incident. She received three years probation, 500 hours of community service and a $160,000 fine — and was ultimately banned from the U.S. Figure Skating Association for life.

Though it’s been three decades, the ordeal has lived on in pop culture infamy, including being resurfaced in a 2017 biopic starring Margot Robbie as the embattled Harding.

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So, where are Harding and Kerrigan these days?

Nancy Kerrigan

Ahead of the 1994 attack, Kerrigan was already an Olympic medalist and took the bronze in the 1992 Games in Albertville, France. Despite her injury, Kerrigan famously went on to compete in the 1994 Games in Lillehammer, Norway, where she nabbed the silver medal.

She was later inducted into the Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2004, and has even served as a special correspondent during several Olympics.

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Kerrigan returned to the spotlight in 2017, competing on season 24 of Dancing with the Stars (and on The Bachelor Winter Games the next year). The married mom of three — who danced alongside Artem Chigvintsev — made it to week seven in the popular television competition.

“It’s fun to do something new, have a new challenge. I thought it would be really exciting,” Kerrigan told ABC in 2017 of wanting to join the show.

RELATED VIDEO: Figure Skating Star Nancy Kerrigan Opens Up About Her 6 Miscarriages

And although she enjoyed the experience, Kerrigan, now 54 — who has also opened up about her six miscarriages — told PEOPLE in 2017 that her number one focus will always be her family: “My job is being with my kids after school and asking them how their day was.”

In Dec. 2023, Kerrigan released her first children's book "Stronger Than She Thinks." The book follows an 8-year-old aspiring skater named Nancy as she puts in the work and dedication to master her first jump -- the Axel.

Tonya Harding

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Harding came from blue-collar roots, raised in rural Oregon, and was only a 21-year-old rising star going into the 1994 Winter Olympics.

Although Harding continually denied her involvement in the scandal, she admitted in a 2008 PEOPLE profile, “Of course I feel guilty for what happened.”

“But I can’t dwell,” she added. “I have to go on living.”

Life post-scandal proved difficult for Harding, now 53. According to the 2008 profile, Harding was arrested twice — once for a DUI — and once attempted suicide. She also released a sex tape with Gillooly, and appeared on Fox’s Celebrity Boxing in 2002, competing against Paula Jones, the former Arkansas state employee who sued former President Bill Clinton for sexual harassment.

In 2010, Harding wed Joseph Jens Price. The couple welcomed a son the next year, The Oregonian reported. Her friend Don Horn told the newspaper at the time, “She’s always wanted a baby. She was told she could never have a child … and guess what? It really is a miracle and she really is very happy.”

Harding has resurfaced in the public eye from time to time. Following the release of I, Tonya in 2017 — which portrayed her story in a sympathetic light — the athlete decided to openly challenge the incriminating portrayals she faced over the years.

"The media had me convicted of doing something wrong before I had even done anything at all,” she told ABC in 2018 during Truth and Lies: The Tonya Harding Story. "I am always the bad person. Is it a challenge from the Lord to see how far I can be pushed until I break and become nothing? You can’t push me that far anymore, because I have been nothing and I have been nothing several times."

Her relationship with Kerrigan, however, never mended.

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Kerrigan told ABC in 2017 that she saw Harding at an event in 1998, but they didn’t speak to each other. She also noted that she never received a “direct” apology from Harding.

But, Kerrigan asked, “Does it matter at this point?”

Still, the women have their similarities. Much like Kerrigan, Harding competed in the athletes’ edition of DWTS in 2018, partnered with professional Sasha Farber — where she came in third place, losing out to Adam Rippon. The following year, she won season 16 of Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition, earning $25,000 for the charity of her choice,St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Harding said she gained many new fans after her return to the spotlight but remains a busy working mom.

"My family and I are doing good," she told PEOPLE in Jan. 2024. "For the past year I have been working as a custodian for two businesses that are part of one corporation."

Harding has also returned to skating and reunited with Dody Teachman -- the coach that led her to the 1991 U.S. Figure Skating title -- and post clips of herself spinning and jumping on Instagram.

As for the 1994 incident, she says, "I'm surprised that anyone is still interested in the incident from 30 years ago, especially considering there are so many problems in our country which concern us all, and I was only charged with hindering prosecution for not coming forward soon enough."

Instead, she is focused on the present, reminding others to "always keep the Faith and believe in yourself."

Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan: Where Are They Now? (2024)

FAQs

Where is Tanya Harding now? ›

But where is the former Olympic skater now? As of January, she's a "busy working mom" in southwest Washington, married to a man she met at a bar and focusing on the present. "My family and I are doing good," she told People in January 2024.

What does Nancy Kerrigan do now? ›

She has been a special correspondent during a few Olympics and competed on season 24 of Dancing with the Stars as well as The Bachelor Winter Games. Overall though, she has retired and is now focusing on her family. She has been married to her former agent Jerry Solomon since 1995 and they have three children together.

What happened to Tonya Harding after Nancy Kerrigan attack? ›

Though Harding long disputed her involvement, she was eventually convicted of hindering the investigation into the incident. She received three years probation, 500 hours of community service and a $160,000 fine — and was ultimately banned from the U.S. Figure Skating Association for life.

Who is Nancy Kerrigan married to now? ›

Kerrigan married her agent Jerry Solomon on September 9, 1995, the year after she retired from competition. The marriage was her first and his third. They have three children together: Matthew (b.

Did Tonya Harding remarry? ›

Now 47, Harding is remarried and has a young child. According to a profile published Wednesday in the New York Times, she met husband Joe Price by chance at a local restaurant in Washington in 2010.

What happened to Shawn Eckhardt? ›

The real-life Eckardt's story, by the way, had a tragic end. He was found guilty of racketeering and sentenced to 18 months. (Gillooly did time too; Harding was barred from skating for life.) When he was released, he changed his name to Brian Sean Griffith and died of natural causes, at 40, in 2007.

How long did it take Nancy Kerrigan to recover? ›

Kerrigan recovered from her injuries in time to secure a silver in Lillehammer less than two months after an assailant hired by Jeff Gillooly, the ex-husband of fellow Team USA skater Tonya Harding, struck her with a police baton.

Did Nancy Kerrigan ever compete again? ›

Kerrigan could not compete in the US Championship but recovered in time to compete in the Winter Olympics. Both women competed in the 1994 Olympics, and Harding was later banned for life from USFSA figure skating events.

Where does Nancy Kerrigan live now? ›

Does Nancy Kerrigan have children? ›

Kerrigan married her agent, Jerry Solomon, on September 9, 1995. The couple have three children together, Matthew, Brian, and Nicole.

Where is Jeff Gillooly today? ›

When he got out of prison, Gillooly seemed determined to put the past behind him. He'd shaved off his recognizable mustache, and legally changed his surname to Stone. He currently lives in a small Oregon town, the same area he grew up, met, married and divorced Harding in.

Is Tanya Harding married? ›

What are some fun facts about Nancy Kerrigan? ›

QUICK FACTS
  • Name: Nancy Kerrigan.
  • Birth Year: 1969.
  • Birth date: October 13, 1969.
  • Birth State: Massachusetts.
  • Birth City: Stoneham.
  • Best Known For: Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan won a silver medal at the 1994 Olympics, despite being physically attacked by a hitman hired by the ex-husband of skating rival Tonya Harding.
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Does Nancy Kerrigan have an Instagram? ›

Nancy Kerrigan (@nancyakerrigan) • Instagram photos and videos.

How much does Nancy Kerrigan weigh? ›

Where is Tanya from the challenge now? ›

Now: Tonya recently received a nursing degree and is continuing at UCLA to get her master's degree. She speaks, primarily at foster homes, motivating children to overcome the difficulties they face. Tonya eventually would like to do neo-natal care and work with premature babies.

Where is Tanya from Atlanta Housewives? ›

Her compassionate spirit, academic achievements, and diverse interests highlight her commitment to making a meaningful impact in people's lives. Tanya currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and actively participates in reading, running, spinning, and engaging in the Web3, crypto, and NFT communities.

Where is Tanya Arnold now? ›

It's been a privilege to do the job for so long and it's given me many amazing opportunities. I've got few weeks left before I become a freelancer and I'm really excited about hopefully doing some different things.” She will be joining the recently formed Decibel Sports Management agency, which is based in Cheshire.

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