Figure/Speed Skating
Contributing Articles in Figure/Speed Skating
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Artistry on Ice
Figure skating is a popular winter sport. The ladies event offers a pleasing combination of art and athleticism. Learn what goes into a typical ladies skating program.
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Evan Lysacek and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
Evan Lysacek is one of three hopes for US men's figure skating at the 2010 Olympics. Second at Nationals, he will need to nail his impressive jumps to make the podium.
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How Ice Dancing and Pairs Skating Differs
The difference between pairs skating and ice dancing, both of which require a male and female participant, is difficult to distinguish for the novice skating fan.
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Athleticism on Ice
Men's figure skating is one of the four major disciplines of figure skating. Find out what goes into making the men's event so exciting to watch.
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Partnership On Ice
Pairs figure skating is one of the four divisions of international figure skating. Learn all about the elements of the sport in order to enjoy watching it even more.
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Judging International and Olympic Figure Skating
The new ISO judging system awards figure skaters points based on jumps, spins and footwork they perform. Skaters are also graded on performance, execution and artistry.
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Johnny Weir and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
After a 3rd place finish in the 2010 US Figure Skating Championships, Weir returns for his second Olympics in Vancouver, hoping to win based on artistry and creativity.
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Identifying Olympic Figure Skating Spins
Figure skaters spin on both feet in myriad positions. in Olympic competition, ice-skating spins are performed upright, on bended knee, and in every position in between
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American Women Skaters May Surprise in Vancouver
American women's figure skating has been bereft of stars since Michelle Kwan left the world stage in 2006. Rachael Flatt and Mirai Nagasu are out to change that.
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2010 US National Figure Skating Championships
Ice skaters from around the nation fought to stay on their skates, with this year's top prizes including money and a trip to the Olympic Winter Games.
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Adventures in Derby School
Feeling shaky on your wheels still, never mind knowing how to jam? Not a problem! Roller Derby practice is beginner friendly. Here is a preview of what to look forward
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A Layperson's Guide to Figure Skating Jumps
Have you ever watched a high-level figure skating competition and have been baffled by the jumps executed in skaters' programs?
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Understanding Figure Skating Basic Skills
Understanding the jumps and spins figure skaters perform at the winter Olympics and other skating competitions means understanding skills like using edges and toe-picks.
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Identifying Olympic Figure Skating Jumps
To follow along during a national, Olympic, world, or professional figure skating competition, identify jumps by looking for how skaters use edges and toe-picks.
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2009 Holiday Celebration on Ice
Olympic-eligible skaters can use Disson's Thanksgiving weekend figure skating show as a reminder of the most important components of a competitive program.
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