Peggy Fleming

Peggy Fleming’s crowning achievement materialized at the 1968 Winter Olympics, where she clinched gold in ladies’ singles, standing as the sole U.S. team member to secure victory in the event. This triumph held deeper significance, symbolizing the resurgence of U.S. prominence in women’s figure skating subsequent to the 1961 Sabena Plane crash, which claimed the lives of the entire U.S. figure skating team, including her coach. Her legacy encompassed three consecutive World Championships from 1966 to 1968.

Following her Olympic conquest, Fleming embarked on skating show tours and graced TV specials. For over two decades, she contributed as a commentator in figure skating, lending her insights to numerous Winter Olympic Games. After a brief encounter with breast cancer in the late ’90s, the former figure skater transformed into a devoted advocate for the cause. Alongside her husband, she owned and managed a vineyard and winery in California, yielding nearly 2,000 cases of wine annually. Portions of the wine proceeds were dedicated to advancing breast cancer research.