Aimee Buchanan (b.1993) is an American-Israeli former competitive figure skater who represented Israel in international events, including the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she started skating at four but began serious training at 19. She trained at the Colonial Figure Skating Club in Massachusetts before moving to Texas to work with coaches Peter and Darlene Cain.
Buchanan became a dual American-Israeli citizen in 2014, allowing her to compete for Israel. She won the Israeli national championship in 2016 and represented Israel three times at the European Figure Skating Championships. At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, she competed in the team event, placing 10th in the women’s short program and helping Israel secure 8th overall.
Injuries, including three ankle surgeries, led to her retirement in June 2019. She studied Strength and Conditioning at Endicott College and the United States Sports Academy, preparing for a post-skating career.
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Too often a sense of loyalty depends on admiration, and if we can’t admire, it is difficult to be loyal.
—Aimee Buchanan
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