 She had been the 1991 and 1994 U.S. champion before being stripped of her 1994 title, and 1991 World silver medalist.In 1991, she earned distinction as being the first American woman to successfully land a triple Axel in competition, and the second woman to do so in history (behind Midori Ito).Harding is a two-time Olympian and a two-time Skate America Champion.