Debi Thomas

American figure skater and orthopedic surgeon

Debra Janine "Debi" Thomas (born March 25, 1967) is an American former figure skater and physician. She is the 1986 World champion,[1] 1988 Olympic bronze medalist and two-time U.S. national champion. She competed with Katarina Witt in the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

Debi Thomas
Personal information
Full nameDebra Janine Thomas
Country representedUnited States
Born (1967-03-25) March 25, 1967 (age 57)
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Height1.67 m (5 ft 5+12 in)
Former coachAlex McGowan
Skating clubLos Angeles Figure Skating Club
Retired1988
Medal record
Figure skating: Ladies' singles
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Calgary Ladies' singles
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1986 Geneva Ladies' singles
Silver medal – second place 1987 Cincinnati Ladies' singles
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Budapest Ladies' singles

Thomas was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. She grew up in San Jose, California.

References change

  1. "Debi Thomas Wins World Skating Title". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 10, 2021.