Merrill Eichenberger, Harding's agent, says he's working on skating exhibitions for her in Greece and Japan. Such trips would require approval from the skater's probation officer, since her travel is currently restricted to the Western U.S. states of Oregon, Washington and California.
Her ex-husband Jeff Gillooly, would-be bodyguard Shawn Eckardt and two other men are serving prison terms for their part in the Jan. 6 attack on Kerrigan, which nearly derailed her plans to compete in last winter's Olympics.
The men have admitted planning and carrying out the attack on Kerrigan as she left a practice rink in Detroit. She recovered and went on to take the silver medal in Lillehammer, Norway.
Harding is serving three years' probation after pleading guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution in the Kerrigan case. Harding also was ordered to pay $160,000 in fines and fees and is doing 500 hours of community service.
"I'm trying to put things back together,'' Harding told KGW-TV. "When something like that happens, you can't just forget about it. I do see a psychiatrist to try and help me through it.''
Harding is ineligible for all amateur and some professional competitions because she has been banned for life by the U.S. Figure Skating Association. The USFSA also took away the national championship she won in January.
Harding said she cherishes her Olympic appearance, even though she had to go to court to ensure her right to compete in Lillehammer, Norway. She finished eighth.
"My dream came true to be able to go for a second time,'' she said. "I did my best and it's O.K. that I didn't win. And I'm really glad Nancy did well. I think she's on her way to a really successful life.''
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