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Tanith Belbin and partner Ben Agosto (a Puerto Rican via Chicago) skated their way to the first U.S. Olympic medal in ice dancing since 1976 by winning a silver medal. For those of you who think that Ricans and ice don’t natutrally mix did you know that Puerto Rico has its own Figure Skating Federation? The Puerto Rican Figure Skating Federation (PRFSF)was founded in 2001 and is recognized by the Puerto Rican Olympic Committee. In October 2004 the International Skating Union granted Puerto Rico ISU Provisional membership. And where exactly does a person on the very tropical island of Puerto Rico practice? Why in the indoor (obviously) ice rink that opened in Aguadilla in 2004. So next time you go to Puerto Rico why not pack your ice skates along with your bathing suit?

Via / The Puerto Rican Skating Federation
Image Via / USA Today