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Alumni Spotlights

25 Laps with Mary Brophy Magnus
Mary Brophy Magnus has always been a sight to see on the ice, from when she first started at the age of three, to competing on the national team, to now, as she still competes as a Master skater.
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25 Laps with Chika Tagawa
Chika Griwsold first took to the ice on figure skates when she was three, skating seemed to come naturally to her, so it was no surprise that she had the ability to skate fast right away her first time on speed skates at the age of 7.
Read More Here!Next slide: 25 Laps with Father Rick Swanson
US Speedskating - Rick Swanson
25 Laps with Father Rick Swanson
Rick Swanson grew up in a hockey household - his dad played center for the University of Minnesota Gophers with Herbie Brooks as his right wingman, his mom was a PE teacher and a member of the women’s hockey group that led to the formation of girls and...
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US Speedskating - Lucas Mills
25 Laps with Lucas Mills
Lucas moved away from home at the age of 14 to Milwaukee, where he earned a spot on the Jr National Long Track Team. He raced in 3 Junior World Championships and eventually made the Senior National Team, competing in World Cups.
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US Speedskating - Casey FitzRandolph
25 Laps with Casey FitzRandolph
A 6x U.S. National Champion, FitzRandolph established new Olympic Records in the 500m at 2 Olympic Games. He currently resides in Wisconsin with his wife and children, who enjoy spending time at their farms when not playing sports.
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US Speedskating - Pat Moore
25 Laps with Pat Moore
Moore entered the sport of speed skating with the Northwest Speedskating Club in IL, back in the 1970’s. Post skating, Pat graduated Northern Michigan University with a BA of Arts in Computer Graphic Design.
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