Months after the Torino Olympic Games some of the world’s finest entertained Philips Arena patrons on the Champions on Ice Tour on May 20, 2006. Among those showcasing their best triple axels and leg wrap jumps were Michelle Kwan, Sasha Cohen, Evgency Plushenko, Johnny Weir, Stephane Lambiel, Victor Petrenko, Rudy, Galindo, and Surya Bonaly. With over ten Olympic medals and many more prestigious titles among them, the skaters performed exciting acts that had the crowd captivated. Champions on Ice has been a tradition since its inception in 1969 that provides a unique opportunity to see the skaters perform in a non-competitive setting.