The 2026 Winter Olympics is fully underway in Italy, and it's once again time for figure skating to take center stage. One of the biggest stars on this year's U.S. team is Ilia Malinin, nicknamed the ...

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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Some stunts appear simple until the landing has a different agenda. A boy advances on his skateboard toward a chain obstructing his route. "We were out skating, and my buddy attempted a hippie jump ...

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 ...

The scariest jump in ice skating requires your shoulders, hips, knees and feet to be in perfect alignment. All of your body weight must be concentrated because it's the only way to build enough power ...