Figure skating

was all the rage at the 2002 Winter Olympics. From the controversy in

pairs figure skating to the top-notch competition in the women's singles

category, figure skating reclaimed a spot in the nation's thoughts. Now,

John Hancock Champions on Ice, the next best thing to a first class trip

to the Olympics, comes to Atlanta Monday, April 8.

The world's

finest skaters, fresh from international competition at the 2002 Olympic

Winter Games in Salt Lake City, will be featured as tour founder Tom Collins

celebrates his 24th season of Champions on Ice with the largest and longest

outing in skating history.

"This

is our Olympic tour de force," says Collins. "We're always thrilled

to see the Olympics and this year will have the privilege to enjoy all

the extraordinary talent up close. Our job is to bring the magic and excellence

of the Olympics to the people of America. It's the next best thing to

a front-row seat in Salt Lake."

With a cast

list from an Olympic highlight reel, the tour will spotlight newly crowned

Olympic Champions Sarah Hughes and Alexei Yagudin, along with Michelle

Kwan, Evgeny Plushenko, Timothy Goebel, Irina Slutskaya and Sasha Cohen.

They will be joined by Champions from Olympic and World competition including

Victor Petrenko, Nicole Bobek, Rudy Galindo, Elvis Stojko, Philippe Candeloro

and an international who's who of pairs and dance superstars, including

Olympic Dance Champions Marina Anissina and Gwendal Peizerat.

Tickets are

now available for John Hancock Champions on Ice 2002 Olympic Tour at www.championsonice.com .

Check with the local arena box office, online ticket agencies and ticket

outlets for more information on individual shows.

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