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Emily Hughes
- Sport: Olympic Figure Skating
- Nation: United States of America
- DOB: January 26, 1989
- Hometown: Great Neck, NY
- Career Highlights: Following in the footsteps of older sister Sarah Hughes, the 2002 Olympic champion, Emily Hughes was the U.S. Championships
silver medalist in 2007 and bronze medalist in ‘06. … Made her first Olympic appearance in the 2006 Turin Games, placing eighth
as a last-minute replacement for Michelle Kwan. … Received a bye into the 2009 U.S. Championships, but withdrew before the
competition because of an ankle injury. … Was eighth at the World Championships in ’06 and ninth in ’07. … Finished second
in the Four Continents Championships during the 2006-07 season and was third at the Cup of China. … Placed fourth in both
Skate America and Skate Canada International in the ’07-’08 season. … Does extensive charity work and has auctioned off skating
lessons to raise thousands of dollars for causes such as the survivors of Hurricane Katrina and disabled children at the National
Center for Disabilities at the Henry Viscardi School. … Has completed two years at Harvard University.
- Olympic History: 2006
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