Starr Andrews is the first Black US figure skater to win an ISU Grand Prix medal since the series began in 1995.
"It's amazing. I can't even put into words," Andrews told Hudson of the historical moment. Shortly after her win, Andrews took to social media to express her thanks and excitement."I couldn't be more proud of how I skated in Canada. Thank you to all the support I've gotten even on the skates that weren't my best.
Weeks after the competition, the reality of the moment is still sinking in."I think it's a huge deal, to be a woman of color in figure skating," Andrews told Team USA of the
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