Massachusetts native was first American woman to win Olympic gold medal in figure skating

NEWTON, Mass. (WPRI) — The Winter Olympics are officially underway in Italy.

As the world turns its attention to the current athletes, one Massachusetts legend is looking back at how American figure skating first reached the top of the podium.

“I thought I should wear my USA Olympic shirt. That was from 70 years ago,” Tenley Albright told 12 News…

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