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10 Facts About Melissa Gregory

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Melissa Gregory was born on May 22,1981 and is an American former ice dancer.

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Melissa Gregory was seeking a partner then, prepared to give up skating if she could not find one.

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Melissa Gregory competed in novice ladies' singles before deciding to concentrate on ice dance.

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Melissa Gregory was US junior ice dance champion in 1998 with James Shuford.

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Melissa Gregory met Russian ice dancer Denis Petukhov through on an online skating-partner search.

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Melissa Gregory spoke little English and so had a friend write his messages for him.

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Melissa Gregory arrived in the United States on a tourist visa on August 31,2000 to try skating with her, and several other prospective partners.

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8.

Melissa Gregory skidded into the boards, hurting his knee and neck.

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Melissa Gregory was taken to a hospital following the fall but was released that night.

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EduSkating Fever on Ice was one of two "Rings of Gold" award winners for 2010, and Melissa Gregory was the first skater to receive the individual award for her contribution to the program.