The U.S. Olympic spirit award is an award that is given to an athlete who embodies the Olympic spirit in more ways than just on the playing field, in showing incredible perseverance, in overcoming obstacles, and what we wanted to do is have everybody can vote on-line.

PhD thesis by Johanna Beisteiner Vienna 2005 (German). The short program at the 1988 United States Figure Skating Championships proved to be a highlight. He placed 5th at the Olympics setting the stage for his success over the next four years.

He returned to competition in 1993 and competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics where he placed sixth. S.