Ashley Wagner, Wagner is the 2008 U.S. bronze medalist and a two-time World Junior bronze medalist (2007, 2009) ... Has won three medals in the Grand Prix Series: bronze at 2007 Trophee Eric Bompard, silver at the 2009 Rostelecom Cup and bronze at the 2009 NHK Trophy ... Took the bronze at the 2007 U.S. Championships as a junior ... Won the silver at the 2006 Junior Grand Prix Final.
Wagner grew up in a military family; she was born in Germany and moved nine times while growing up ... Began skating at age 5 in Eagle River, Alaska ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program in 1996 ... Was on the Academic Honor Roll and a member of the National Junior Honor Society in high school ... Takes classes at Northern Virginia Community College ... Her mom is an elementary school teacher, and Wagner often speaks at community school events ... Volunteers for "Reading Night," "Sports Night" and "Career Night" ... Along with her family, supports the USO, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Love Our Children USA, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse ... Enjoys working with children, often helping with local learn-to-skate programs ... Younger brother, Austin, skates at the novice level ... Hobbies include reading, running and watching "The Office" ... Is a huge Georgetown Hoyas fan Read More Ashley Wagner
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