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What's a salchow? Toe loop? Olympic figure skating terms explained

With Olympic figure skating in full swing, viewers who don't pay much attention to sports are tuning in. A mix of artistry and athleticism, figure skating at the Winter Olympics brings a unique ...
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‘It makes me feel safe’: Jumping harness gives Penetanguishene skaters confidence

The Penetanguishene Figure Skating Club is giving young skaters a boost in confidence this season with a new jumping harness ...

FIGURE SKATING/ Kagiyama uses mistake by Malinin to lead short program at Grand Prix Final

NAGOYA--Yuma Kagiyama upstaged world champion Ilia Malinin of the United States to lead the men’s short program at the figure ...
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Rules of the game: How to tell figure skating jumps apart

First, it’s important to know, first, that each skate blade has two edges with a curve -- or hollow -- in the middle. If you stand with your feet together, the edges that face each other are the ...
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Four charts show how Olympic figure skating is getting harder

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Figure skating’s rotational revolution is settled. When the sport’s ...
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What is a quad axel? Explaining Ilia Malinin's famed figure skating jump

Editor's note: Ilia Malinin will take the ice in the men's long program Saturday. Follow along here to catch today's action. BOSTON — Ilia Malinin could attempt as many as seven quadruple jumps in his ...