Whatever Happened To USA Figure Skating Star Scott Hamilton?

The gold medalist currently runs a local skating program in Tennessee, the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy at the Ford Ice Centers in Antioch and Bellevue, reported the NHL. The school focuses on both recreational figure skaters and skaters in competition. "The state of figure skating is in flux," Hamilton said to the Tennessean, and "instead

The gold medalist currently runs a local skating program in Tennessee, the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy at the Ford Ice Centers in Antioch and Bellevue, reported the NHL. The school focuses on both recreational figure skaters and skaters in competition. "The state of figure skating is in flux," Hamilton said to the Tennessean, and "instead of just watching it and complaining about it and wondering why skating has gone through a downturn, I think it's a great time for me to roll up my sleeves and get involved." The school is a joint project with the Nashville Predators, the NHL team; Hamilton is a longtime season-ticket holder.

Though Hamilton is most closely associated with his skating and charitable work, he is also a vocal Republican who campaigned for Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. The endorsement was less out of left field than you might think — Romney, Hamilton claimed, helped the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City stay on budget (per WMUR). Later, Hamilton praised President Trump, whom he met while filming "Celebrity Apprentice" (he was "fired" in the second episode of Season 2, per People magazine). "I never anticipated he would make this move," Hamilton admitted. "But I think he's trying to change the conversation and force the government to deal with things that they are hesitant to handle. I applaud his efforts."

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