THE ATTACK
Where was Nancy Kerrigan when the attack happened?
She was leaving a practice in Detroit.
What competition did Tonya Harding win after the attack?
The Nationals
Who investigated the attack?
The FBI
Did Tonya Harding first admit or deny the accusations?
She denied them.
How did people follow the story?
On TV.
What object was used to attack Nancy Kerrigan?
A retractable police baton.
What did this victory allow her to do?
Go to the Olympics.
Who was suspected first?
Tonya Harding’s husband
What did she say about the attackers?
She called them “morons.”
Who commented that the story was shocking on the radio?
Christine Brennan
Which part of her body was injured?
Her knee.
How is Tonya Harding described as a competitor?
A fierce competitor
What did Jeff Gillooly do?
He pleaded guilty.
What did she finally admit?
She knew about the attack after it happened.
Which celebrity gave an opinion about the situation?
Ice Cube.
Who described the attack in the transcript?
Christine Brennan, a sports journalist.
What did she say about competing against Nancy at the Olympics?
She said she would “whip her back.”
What did he accuse Tonya Harding of?
Being the mastermind
Why didn’t she tell anyone?
Because her ex-husband threatened her.
What did Connie Chung say about Tonya Harding?
She knew how to play her hand.
What did Nancy Kerrigan say immediately after the attack?
“Why? Why? Why?”
What emotions did she express at the end?
She said she was embarrassed and ashamed
How long after the attack did this confession happen?
About three weeks later
What message did she give to the public?
People should keep an open mind and get all the facts.
What effect did the story have on the nation?
It gripped the nation.