Rory Flack facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rory Flack
Flack at the 2007 Nurnberg Gala
Personal information
Full name	Ellen "Rory" Flack
Country represented	United States
Born	(1969-04-28) April 28, 1969 (age 56) Belleville, Illinois
Home town	San Diego, California
Skating club	Color of Ice Academy
Retired	1991 (competitive skating)

Rory Flack, born on April 28, 1969, is a famous professional figure skater. She made history in 1991 as the first African American woman to do a back flip on the ice! She also became the first African American woman to win the US Open Professional Figure Skating Championships in 1994.

About Rory Flack

Her Early Life and Family

Rory Flack was born in Belleville, Illinois. Her parents are Dorothy Jackson and William Flack. She is also the niece of the famous singer Roberta Flack. Rory grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, until she was 10 years old. Then, she lived in San Diego, California, until she was 21. Later, she lived in Wasilla, Alaska, for 15 years.

Rory Flack has two sons from her first marriage to Ralph Burghart. Ralph was an 8-time Austrian National Champion and an Olympian in 1992. Their sons are Rendell Burghart, born in 1993, and Remington Burghart, born in 1997. Rendell played tennis for Eastern Washington University. Remington is also a talented figure skater. He won a bronze medal in 2011 at the United States National Juvenile Pairs competition. He also competed internationally for SkateAustria. Rory married Roi Mitchell Sr. on April 6, 2015.

Her Amazing Skating Journey

Rory Flack started skating when she was just five years old. When she was 13, she met Mabel Fairbanks. Mabel Fairbanks was a very important person for African Americans in figure skating. Rory felt inspired by Mabel to keep skating. This was especially important because Rory had thought about quitting due to unfair treatment she faced.

Rory Flack's Skating Achievements

Rory Flack competed in many important skating events. Here are some of her top results: