Brian Boitano is a famous figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics. He is known for his signature move, the 'axel', which is a jump with one and a half rotations. He is also known for his ability to perform difficult double axels. Boitano is an accomplished ICE skater, having won multiple championships in singles and pairs skating. He is also a successful coach, having coached many of the top skaters in the world. Sonja Henie was a Norwegian figure skater who won three Olympic gold medals in the 1920s and 1930s. She was known for her graceful style and innovative jumps, including the 'axels'. She was also a successful coach and choreographer, and her influence on the sport of figure skating is still felt today.