Rockford Native’s Split-Second Olympic Save Goes Viral

Canadian Olympic Ice Dance Skater Piper Gilles is a Rockford, Illinois native who has gone viral for incredibly saving a wardrobe malfunction that could have ended their spot on the medal podium.

Olympic Dreams Start in Rockford

Since the Winter Olympic Games began in Milan-Cortina last week, I have been obsessed with watching them, especially when figure skating is on.

I love the artistry and athleticism of figure skating, and I especially love when I can cheer on a hometown hopeful!

Piper Gilles may be skating for Team Canada in this year’s Winter Olympics, but her figure skating dreams began right here in Rockford, Illinois!…

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