The special tribute show, titled "Legacy on Ice," will feature performances by more than 40 athletes over two hours at Capital One Arena.
The victims of D.C.'s January plane crash, along with first responders, will be honored during a tribute event at Capital One Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment and U.S. Figure Skating announced activations honoring those impacted by the collision at Washington’s Reagan Airport.
The Legacy on Ice event at Capital One Arena on Sunday will recognize the skaters, coaches and parents who died in the January crash while raising money for first responders and the affected families.
Among those lending star power to the tribute/fundraiser are 1988 Olympic champion Brian Boitano and 1992 Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi.
At the end of his figure skating performance, when the last note of his parents’ favorite song played in an arena packed with spectators and heavy with sorrow, Maxim Naumov dropped to his knees at the center of the ice. He remained there for what seemed like forever, awash in a spotlight, looking lost and sobbing.
Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among a bevy of figure skaters added to the cast of the "Legacy on Ice" benefit event on Sunday in Washington, D.C.
The memorial event at Capital One Arena was co-hosted by Olympic champions Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi and included appearances from skaters Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and many more.
Nancy Kerrigan, Kristi Yamaguchi, Scott Hamilton and Brian Boitano are among the skaters participating in the benefit event.
Nancy Kerrigan, Nathan Chen and dozens of ... feature performances by more than 40 athletes over two hours at Capital One Arena as U.S. Figure Skating and its corporate partners look to raise ...