gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:sports_event
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Debi_Thomas
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gptkbp:attendance
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high
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gptkbp:awards
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medals for top competitors
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gptkbp:broadcasts
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gptkb:CBS
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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local figure skating clubs participated
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Scott_Hamilton
gptkb:Brian_Boitano
gptkb:Debi_Thomas
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired young skaters
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gptkbp:current_champion
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gptkb:Brian_Boitano
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gptkbp:date
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February 1984
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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launched several professional careers
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gptkbp:event_type
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national championship
short program and free skate
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gptkbp:events
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3 days
discussed in sports media
advertised nationally
winners received national recognition
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gptkbp:gender
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both men and women
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gptkbp:held_in
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gptkb:1984
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gptkbp:historical_context
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part of U. S. figure skating history
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gptkbp:historical_event
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part of annual U. S. Championships tradition
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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paved the way for future Olympic athletes
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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1984 U. S. Championships
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gptkbp:influenced
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influenced the development of figure skating in the U. S.
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gptkbp:is_a_venue_for
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gptkb:Richmond_Coliseum
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gptkbp:judges
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international panel of judges
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gptkbp:judging_criteria
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traditional 6.0 system
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future competitions
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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extensive
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gptkbp:men's_doubles_champion
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gptkb:Debi_Thomas
Rudy Galindo and Kristi Yamaguchi
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gptkbp:music_style
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Marcy Hinzmann and Aaron Parchem
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gptkbp:next_event
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gptkb:1985_U._S._Championships
1983 U. S. Championships
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gptkbp:notable_performance
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Brian Boitano's free skate
Debi Thomas's free skate
Scott Hamilton's exhibition
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gptkbp:notable_winners
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Debi Thomas became the first African American woman to win a national title
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gptkbp:related_event
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gptkb:1984_Winter_Olympics
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gptkbp:significance
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qualifying event for the 1984 Winter Olympics
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gptkbp:sponsor
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gptkb:U._S._Figure_Skating_Association
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gptkbp:sport
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gptkb:ice_hockey_team
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gptkbp:technology
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included jumps, spins, and footwork
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