Randy Gardner (figure skater)

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Randy Gardner (born 1958) is a U.S. figure skater, the partner of Tai Babilonia. Their coach was John Nicks. The pair won the gold medal at the 1979 World Figure Skating Championships. They were medal favorites at the 1980 Olympics but were forced to withdraw due to an injury to Gardner.

More recently, Gardner has been featured as a choreographer on the television show "Skating with Celebrities".

[edit] Competitive highlights

(all with Babilonia)

1974

  • U.S. Championships - 2nd
  • World Championships - 10th

1975

  • U.S. Championships - 2nd
  • World Championships - 10th

1976

  • U.S. Championships - 1st
  • Olympics - 5th
  • World Championships - 5th

1977

  • U.S. Championships - 1st
  • World Championships - 3rd

1978

  • U.S. Championships - 1st
  • World Championships - 3rd

1979

  • U.S. Championships - 1st
  • World Championships - 1st

1980

  • U.S. Championships - 1st

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