Nancy Kerrigan is a former American figure skater known for her grace and athleticism on the ice. Born on October 13, 1969, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, she gained fame in the 1990s, winning a bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics. Kerrigan's career was marked by a highly publicized incident in 1994 when she was attacked by an assailant hired by the ex-husband of fellow skater Tonya Harding. This event drew significant media attention and became a pivotal moment in sports history, highlighting the intense competition in figure skating.