Sonja Henie was a Norwegian figure skater who won three Olympic gold medals in the 1920s and 1930s. She was also a film star and businesswoman, and is credited with popularizing figure skating around the world. She was the first to introduce ballet elements into her routines, and she was the first to wear white skates. She was also the first to use music in her routines. Her influence on the sport of figure skating is still felt today.