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Debi Thomas

Early Life

Debi was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on March 25, 1967. She grew up in San Jose, California, and that was where she started to figure skate. When Debi turned 5, she started to take an intrest in doctoring. Her full name is Debra Janine Thomas.

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Debi Thomas Quotes

"I thought it was magical having to glide across the ice."

"My skating is a very emotional thing that comes from the heart, never doing it for the medal."

"Just because you didn't start out perfect, doesn't mean you can't have an excellent result."

Debi Thomas

Fun Facts

Training

birth date:March 25,1967

occupation: iceskater

husband: Chris Bequette

full name: Debra Janine Thomas

height:5,6

children: Christopher Jules Bequette

age 46

education: Stanford University and Northwestern University

Debi was coached by Alex McGowan from age 10 until he retired. He is in the picture above on the left.

This is about Debbie Thomas. She was the first African-American woman to win a medal in the Winter Olympics figure skating.

We will learn about her early life, her training for and going into the 1988 Olympics. We will also show what happens after the Olympics, fun facts and quotes.

death: still alive

Thank you!

The Olympics!

Sources:

Wikapedia

Biography.com

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In the 1988 Olympics, Debi Thomas represented the USA and won the bronze medal. All her efforts were paid off, and it was a very exciting event.

Hartselle's class

After the Olympics

Even after the Olympics, Debi still skates competitively. Right now, Debi is 46 and is an orthopedic surgeon. She is married to Chris Bequette. They have one son named Christopher Jules Bequette.

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