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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 ...
Sporting News

What is a quadruple axel? Explaining figure skating's most complicated jump and how rare it is

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 ...
USA Today

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 ...
Forbes

One Risky Jump Could Propel Adeliia Petrosian To The Olympic Figure Skating Podium

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 17: Adeliia Petrosian of Team Individual Neutral Athletes competes ...