By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Getty Images Debra Janine Thomas (a.k.a. Debi Thomas) was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on March 25, 1967. Thomas (pictured) is a physician and former Olympic figure skater. She is a two-time US national champion, a 1986 World champion, and a 1988 Olympic bronze winner. She was the first black […]

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