Fratianne, Linda (1960–)
Fratianne, Linda (1960–)
American figure skater. Name variations: Linda Maricich. Born Aug 2, 1960, in Northridge, California; m. Nick Maricich.
Placed 8th at Innsbruck Olympics (1976); won US National title four times (1978–81); was World champion (1977, 1979); won a silver medal at Lake Placid Olympics (1980).
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