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Allison Reed's Inspiring Return to Olympic Ice Dance for Lithuania
The Washington Post
January 18, 2026•4 days ago
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Ice dancer Allison Reed has returned to the Olympics after a 16-year absence, this time representing Lithuania. Her journey has been arduous, involving extensive travel and personal sacrifices, including sleeping in her car. Reed previously competed for Georgia and Israel. Her current partnership has significantly advanced her career as she pursues her Olympic dream.
From being treated like “cattle” as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream
January 18, 2026 at 4:10 a.m. ESTJust now
From being treated like “cattle” as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Reed has traveled the world just for a chance to compete. After representing Georgia and Israel, Reed is back at the Olympics for the first time since 2010, skating for Lithuania with a partner who’s taken her to the next level.
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