Lisa-Marie Allen (born September 16, 1960 in

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) is an American former

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. In 1979, she won gold at the inaugural Skate America (then titled ''Norton Skate''). She is also the 1978

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champion, 1975 Nebelhorn Trophy champion, 1979 NHK Trophy Silver Medalist, and a four-time

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medalist (three silver, one bronze). She competed at the

1980 Winter Olympics The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially the XIII Olympic Winter Games and also known as Lake Placid 1980, were an international multi-sport event held from February 13 to 24, 1980, in Lake Placid, New York, United States. Lake Placid was elected ...

, placing fifth. After retiring from amateur competition, Allen became the World Professional champion in 1990 and American Open Professional champion in 1997. She was the assistant choreographer for the feature film '' Blades of Glory'' (as well as making a

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) and assistant choreographer for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Salt Lake Olympic Games.

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