“You fractured my rib,” he wheezed.
This is the story of the blades of glory, and it is not about gold medals or Olympic podiums. It is about a Tuesday night in Wichita, Kansas.
The Zamboni broke down. Right in the center of the rink. Darnell jumped off, skate tool in hand, and slipped. He slid into Mira’s landing zone just as she came down from her jump. She landed on his chest.