Shocking Moments: When Top Sports Events Echoed with Riots and Violence

The 1994 Tonya Harding Scandal

The Tonya Harding scandal in 1994 was a shocking moment in figure skating history. Harding's ex-husband hired a man to injure her rival, Nancy Kerrigan, leading up to the Winter Olympics. The scandal highlighted the potential for violence even in sports typically considered "graceful."