Champion figure skaters to headline Legacy on Ice tribute for DC midair crash victims

WTOP's Jimmy Alexander shares details on the tribute program for figure skaters killed in January's midair collision.

Legacy on Ice, a live figure skating event featuring decorated skaters including  Olympic medalists Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi, will take place Sunday  at Capitol One Arena in D.C., as a tribute to the victims of the Jan. 29 midair collision over the Potomac River.

The event will unite legends of the sport for a performance showcasing artistry, athleticism, and remembrance, honoring the 67 victims of the collision, which included twenty-eight members of the local figure skating community.

The collision happened on Jan. 29 when an American Airlines jet collided with a U.S. military helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan International Airport.

Legacy on Ice will include figure skaters such as six-time U.S. ice dance champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates, four-time world champion Scott Hamilton, and three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir.

“They have been working overtime to produce something that is very dignified, very inspiring,” said Ted Leonsis, CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

Proceeds and donations from the event will go to Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation’s Legacy on Ice Program, which will benefit the U.S. Figure Skating Association, the Greater Washington Community Foundation and DC Fire and EMS.

Legacy on Ice will start at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here, and can be streamed live on Peacock.

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Jeffery Leon

Jeff Leon joins WTOP as a digital writer/editor after workingfor the Bloomberg Industry Group as a legal reporter for several years, reporting hundreds of stories and deep dives into taxes and courts.

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