Your Favorite Olympians: Where Are They Now?

Ashley Wagner

Ashley Wagner placed first in 2012 and competed in 2014. She made headlines after saying that the judges need to "get rid of" their anonymity. She placed seventh in the ladies' individuals despite not falling once. She placed behind three people who did fall during their routine. Since then, she became the first American woman since Michelle Kwan to qualify for three Grand Prix Finals in a row. She won silver in 2016 and retired in 2019.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.