Women
USA
Sugar Todd
USA- Date of birth19 Jul 1990
- Height163 CM
- ProfessionN/A
- HometownSalt Lake City
- Place of birthOmaha, NE
- Start skatingShe began skating in 1998 at a club in Omaha, NE, United States of America. At age nine she convinced her parents to move to Milwaukee, WI, United States of America, so she could train at the Pettit National Ice Center.
- Club N/A
- HobbiesHiking, camping, driving, baking. (nbcolympics.com, 02 Nov 2017; Athlete, 08 Feb 2017)
- LanguagesEnglish
- CoachN/A
- Former CoachN/A
- General Interest
- Sport Specific Information
Competing at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. (Athlete, 26 Feb 2016)
I realise what an incredible life I am currently living and I am determined to make the most out of every day. (nbcolympics.com, 02 Nov 2017)
US speed skater Bonnie Blair. (nbcolympics.com, 02 Nov 2017)
Her parents, and her teammates. (Athlete, 26 Feb 2016, 10 Dec 2013)
She underwent knee surgery in June 2016. (nbcolympics.com, 02 Nov 2017)
RETIREMENT
She announced her retirement from competitive speed skating in April 2018. She planned to focus on a career in tourism. "I have always said that I love skating, but that I could not wait for the day it was over. Because from that moment on I would have the freedom to do what I want." (schaatsen.nl, 23 Apr 2018)
IN THE NAME
Her given name Sugar is not a nickname, and appears on her birth certificate. "You know how you call someone 'Honey' or 'Sweetie'? They were calling me Sugar and I guess it stuck. So I have three middle names. My full name is Sugar Raeshelle-Faye Chelsea Todd." (jsonline.com, 10 Feb 2014)
PARENTS' INFLUENCE
She competes with 'Mom + Dad' written on her skinsuit in a primary sponsor slot in recognition of the financial and personal support her parents have given her during her career. (nbcolympics.com, 02 Nov 2017)
She announced her retirement from competitive speed skating in April 2018. She planned to focus on a career in tourism. "I have always said that I love skating, but that I could not wait for the day it was over. Because from that moment on I would have the freedom to do what I want." (schaatsen.nl, 23 Apr 2018)
IN THE NAME
Her given name Sugar is not a nickname, and appears on her birth certificate. "You know how you call someone 'Honey' or 'Sweetie'? They were calling me Sugar and I guess it stuck. So I have three middle names. My full name is Sugar Raeshelle-Faye Chelsea Todd." (jsonline.com, 10 Feb 2014)
PARENTS' INFLUENCE
She competes with 'Mom + Dad' written on her skinsuit in a primary sponsor slot in recognition of the financial and personal support her parents have given her during her career. (nbcolympics.com, 02 Nov 2017)
I saw a flyer for the Omaha Speed Skating Club and decided to check it out. I wanted to race, go fast and win.
