figure skating

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Definition of figure skating

: skating characterized by the performance of various jumps, spins, and dance movements and formerly by the tracing of prescribed figures

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Looking beyond PyeongChang What else can be done to improve the scoring of figure skating? — Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, "Think Olympic figure skating judges are biased? The data says they might be.," 6 Feb. 2018 Other athletes in other sports, some inspired by the courage of the gymnasts, have turned the spotlight to athlete abuse in taekwondo, swimming and figure skating. — Christine Brennan, USA TODAY, "Athletes testify sexual abuse 'a much bigger problem than just' Larry Nassar," 18 Apr. 2018 With a high demand for more ice time for hockey and figure skating, Witkowski said his company reached out to several local organizations to discuss the possibility of adding rinks. — Suzanne Baker, Naperville Sun, "New Naperville entertainment/sports complex being designed with concerts in mind," 10 Mar. 2018 Especially the way the Russians have come to dominate women's figure skating. — Dave Skretta, chicagotribune.com, "World plays catch-up as Russian women rule figure skating," 23 Feb. 2018 Not until Day 14, with the victory of Alina Zagitova in the women’s figure skating, did Russia claim its first gold medal. — James Hill, New York Times, "Russia, the Olympics’ Awkward Guest," 23 Feb. 2018 The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang haven't been hurting for great commentary, particularly with Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski covering figure skating. — Luke Darby, GQ, "Rippon is joining the network as a commentator for the rest of the Olympics.," 18 Feb. 2018 Her performance helped Team USA figure skating nab a bronze medal. — Rose Minutaglio, Cosmopolitan, "Figure Skater Mirai Nagasu on Asian American Stereotypes, Her Reputation, and Breaking U.S. Olympic Records," 16 Feb. 2018 Kira’s first athletic pursuit, while the family lived in Boulder, Colo., was figure skating. — Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, "At 13, accomplished Acton archer trains her eye on the next target," 16 Mar. 2018

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