What is Emily Hughes's Claim to Fame?: Emily Hughes is a figure skater. She is a member of the 2006 Olympic Ladies' Figure Skating Team. Emily came in third in the State Farm U.S. Championships in January 2006. She was chosen as an alternate on the U.S. Olympic Ladies' Figure Skating Team when Michelle Kwan was given an injury waiver and allowed to compete. When an injury later caused Kwan to withdraw from the competition, Emily was called upon to take her place.
What is Emily Hughes's Hometown: Emily is from Great Neck, Long Island.
When Was Emily Hughes Born?: Emily Hughes was born on January 26, 1989.
Emily Hughes's Family: Emily Hughes is the younger sister of 2002 Olympic Gold Medalist, Sarah Hughes. In addition to Sarah, Emily has four other siblings. Her parents are Amy and John Hughes.
Where Does Emily Hughes Go to School?: Emily Hughes is a student at Great Neck North High School.
Where Does Emily Hughes Train?: Emily Hughes trains in Great Neck and Bellmore.
Who is Emily Hughes's Coach?: Bonni Retzkin is Emily Hughes's coach. Retzkin has been Hughes's coach since Emily began skating at age 3, according to her biography on the U.S. Figure Skating Web Site.
Who is Emily Hughes's Choreographer?: Nathan Birch is Emily Hughes's Choreographer.
Credits: Some information used in this profile came from the U.S. Figure Skating Web Site.
