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Olympic figure skater Yekaterina Alexandrovskaya, a 20-year-old Australian national who was born in Russia, has died after falling out of a window in Moscow, her coach said. Russian officials did not immediately comment on the cause of death, but coach Andrei Khekalo told AFP news agency that she had fallen from a sixth-floor window in central Moscow. The coach said Aexandrovskaya missed a training session in January and was later diagnosed with epilepsy, leading her to quit the sport. He said she had earlier suffered from depression.

Lucinda Martha Ruh (born 13 July 1979) is a three time Swiss National Champion figure skater, reknowned for her outstanding spinning ability. In April 2003, Ruh set a Guinness world record for the most continuous spins (115) on one foot. She was the fastest spinner on ice ever, clocking at six rotations a second. She has also created over twenty different new spin positions now required performed at competitions. From 2000 to 2006, she toured with Stars On Ice, Champions on Ice, and numerous other world wide tours. Lucinda Ruh - 1999 World Championships - Gliere Harp Concerto

Kim Yuna waves to crowds while wearing her rosary ring in New York City, May 4, 2010. Credit: Jemal Countess/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images for Time Inc. Washington D.C., Feb 16, 2014 / 04:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic Olympian and international skating superstar Kim Yuna is a role model not only of dedication and athleticism but also an example of how to live the faith publicly, a fan says.   Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Detroit and blog writer Evan Pham told CNA on Feb. 11 that he was struck by Kim's simple act of praying on ice during the 2010...

TURIN, Italy - American Johnny Weir has been catching a few glances at the Winter Olympics. The Delaware resident was wearing a red warm-up jacket with “C-C-C-P” on it during a practice session today. Those are the Cyrillic initials for the former Soviet Union.

Tonya Harding knocked out in Edmonton ring Fallen figure skater pounded by Alberta boxer, 23 EDMONTON (CP) — Tonya Harding's new career as a boxer took a severe beating Friday, along with her face, as she was knocked out by a relatively unknown Alberta boxer. Boxing fans booed the self-styled spitfire shrew of U.S. sports when she entered the ring and leapt to their feet cheering as she was pummeled brutally by 22-year-old Amy Johnson from Edmonton. Harding, 33, of Portland, Ore., was hoping to use Friday's bout as a launching pad for a big money title fight after trading...