With her adoptive brother, Peter Carruthers, she is the 1984 Olympic Silver medalist, a 1982 World Bronze medalist, and a four-time (1981–1984) United States National champion.

[2] They finished off the podium at the U.S. Championships in January 1979 but their results improved the following season.

After winning the International St. Gervais in late August 1979, the pair went on to take gold at the Nebelhorn Trophy and silver at the 1979 Norton Skate (the inaugural Skate America).

In 1984, after winning their fourth national title, they were sent to their second Winter Olympics and won the silver medal.

They appeared throughout the world in many productions and made for television specials during their twelve-year career as professionals.