The answer to the crossword for the term FIRST NAME IN SKATING is Sonja, with 5 letters. Sonja is a popular figure skater from Norway who won two Olympic gold medals in 1984 and 1988. She was the first female skater to land a triple-triple jump combination in competition. She is also the first skater to win three consecutive World Championships and four consecutive European Championships. She is considered one of the greatest figure skaters of all time.