In 1980 two Southern California kids were supposed to end the Russian domination of pairs figure skating at the Olympics. Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner were the defending world champions. The Winter ...

Tai Reina Babilonia (born September 22, 1959) is an American former pair skater. Together with Randy Gardner, she won the 1979 World Figure Skating Championships and five U.S. Figure Skating ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner won five U.S. championships and the 1979 world title, but an injury denied them an ...

Rhinestone headband that matches the costume 1982.0079.01. This costume was worn by Tai Babilonia when she and her partner Randy Gardner won the gold at the 1979 World Figure Skating Championships.

The seventh in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers. Tai Babilonia’s life changed forever when she was asked to hold a boy ...

Electric blue one piece body suit with long sleeves and a short skirt attached to the suit. Rhinestones are sewn onto the shoulders, down the front, and on the sleeve cuffs. This costume was worn by ...