On Monday, it was revealed that four individuals have been inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame: two-time Olympic skater and esteemed coach Tina Noyes, renowned ice dancer and choreographer Renee Roca, pioneering athlete Atoy Wilson, and respected judge Robert Horen.

The official induction ceremony is scheduled for January 25 during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which will take place in Wichita, Kansas.

Tina Noyes stood out as a prominent figure in the skating world during the 1960s. She played a crucial role in the American team’s resurgence following the tragic plane crash in 1961 that killed the entire U.S. world team. Training with fellow skaters Peggy Fleming and Christine Haigler at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Noyes competed alongside them at the 1964 Winter Olympics held in Innsbruck, Austria.

She also represented the U.S. in the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France, where she secured a fourth-place finish, just behind Fleming, who took home the gold medal.

An accomplished author, Noyes performed with the Ice Capades during the 1970s and has dedicated the last 40 years to coaching aspiring figure skaters, synchronized skaters, and hockey players at the Hayden Recreational Centre located in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Renee Roca is noted for being a three-time U.S. ice dance champion and remains unique in that she has shared the title with multiple partners. She has created choreography for Olympic and world medalists from both the U.S. and China. In addition to her choreography work, Roca has been involved in high-profile productions such as Stars on Ice, Canada’s Battle of the Blades, and has contributed to Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation’s Golden Moment initiative.

Robert Horen has spent over 25 years as a judge, technical controller, and referee for the International Skating Union. He has been a vital part of U.S. Figure Skating for more than 40 years, serving in various judging and officiating capacities across singles, pairs, and ice dance events.

Atoy Wilson made history by becoming the first Black athlete to compete at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 1965, where he claimed a second-place finish. He followed this achievement with a victory in the novice category the following year and progressed to compete at the senior level until his retirement in 1969.

Richard Dalley, the chairman of the Hall of Fame nominating committee, expressed great pride in honoring these distinguished individuals, stating that the Class of 2025 is one of the most diverse and historically significant groups in the Hall’s history. He emphasized that their contributions embody the values and culture of U.S. Figure Skating.