Just in time for the Ladies event: Manleywoman interview with Tenley Albright

[manleywoman]

I was fortunate to have spoken to the amazing Tenley Albright before she left for Italy! Spend 45 mins to hear her talk about her incredible career: https://www.manleywoman.com/episode-89-tenley-albright/

She's currently 90 years old and is over in Cortina, Italy ... 70 years after she won the first Olympic Gold medal for the United States.

Happy listening!

 

[Sylvia]

Dr. Tenley Albright spoke earlier today at the Winter House in Milan:

U.S. Figure Skating | Wise words from Tenley Albright, the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal and world championship in figure skating 🥹... | Instagram

323 likes, 6 comments - usfigureskating on February 18, 2026: "Wise words from Tenley Albright, the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal and world championship in figure skating 🥹...

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Kristi Yamaguchi with Dorothy Hamill & Dr. Albright:

Kristi Yamaguchi | My sheroes @dorothyhamill1976 #TenleyAlbright 🇺🇸🥇 | Instagram

750 likes, 26 comments - kristiyamaguchi on February 18, 2026: "My sheroes @dorothyhamill1976 #TenleyAlbright 🇺🇸🥇".

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The gathering was to honor the 70th anniversary of Albright's Olympic gold medal in 1956! Boitano shared 4 photos & 2 clips:

Brian Boitano | An honor to recognize Tenley Albright tonight for her 70th anniversary of her gold medal. #Olympics #Milan #GoldMedal | Instagram

26 likes, 0 comments - brianboitano on February 18, 2026: "An honor to recognize Tenley Albright tonight for her 70th anniversary of her gold medal. #Olympics #Milan #GoldMedal".

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[Sylvia]

BTW, in Boitano's 3rd photo, everyone on stage is wearing a flower in their hair (or tucked behind their ear ) in Albright's honor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU60h58klCO/?hl=en&img_index=3

Dr. Tenley makes an appearance in this fun video:

U.S. Figure Skating | Olympic icons at every turn 🤩 #WinterOlympics | Instagram

2,236 likes, 25 comments - usfigureskating on February 19, 2026: "Olympic icons at every turn 🤩 #WinterOlympics".

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Adam Rippon narrated his own version of Albright's story (hopefully there will be a NBC Olympics segment on her later since they were filming something together very recently):

Adam Rippon | Olympic History: Dr. Tenley Albright ⛸️🥇❤️ | Instagram

761 likes, 27 comments - adaripp on February 19, 2026: "Olympic History: Dr. Tenley Albright ⛸️🥇❤️".

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Can't wait to listen to your episode, @manleywoman!

 

[manleywoman]

Thank you Sylvia for the additional links! I was thrilled that Tenley got to witness another American gold medalist on her 70th anniversary.

 

[Sylvia]

NBC Olympics' article on Tenley Albright by Talia Barrington (Feb. 18/updated Feb. 20, 2026):

Before the Blade Angels: 1956 Cortina Olympic gold medalist Tenley Albright remembers win 70 years later

As the 2026 Milan Cortina Games kick off, U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Tenley Albright looks back at how the sport has changed in this full-circle moment, 70 years in the making.

www.nbcolympics.com

Adam Rippon's 2.5-minute interview segment with Dr. Tenley Albright, filmed in Milan, is embedded at the top of the article - direct link to watch:

1956 Olympic gold medalist Tenley Albright reflects on win

When Tenley Albright won Olympic gold, the event was still held outdoors. Adam Rippon learned that after recovering from polio, she began skating to recover, ultimately winning Olympic gold before becoming a surgeon.

www.nbcolympics.com

I just started listening to Allison's podcast episode now!