Katie Wood is an American former figure skater who competed in pairs. While performing with partner Todd Reynolds at an exhibition in

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on December 2, 1990, she suffered a fall which resulted in a fractured skull and the loss of hearing in her right ear. After recovering from the injury, she returned to skating with partner

Joel McKeever Joel McKeever (born August 7, 1967) is a figure skater who competed in pairs. With partner Katie Wood, he finished fourth at the United States Figure Skating Championships in 1993. After briefly skating with Tristen Vega, he later teamed with ...

, and the pair finished fourth at the

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in 1993 United States Figure Skating Championships. She retired from competition a few months later.After An Inspiring Comeback, Wood's Pairs Career Glides To Halt
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