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Home » Winter & Ice Sports » ⛸️ Figure Skating

⛸️ Figure Skating

❤️ Why We Love Figure Skating: Figure Skating is an exquisite fusion of athletics and arts that invites us to marvel at human grace. It’s captivating, watching skaters glide effortlessly on the ice, performing feats of skill and balance. Whether it’s singles, pairs, or ice dancing, each discipline tells a unique story. It offers a fun way to stay active, and best of all, figure skating fosters a sense of community among participants and spectators alike. It’s a beautiful dance on ice!

⏳ Figure Skating History

  • 1742: First recorded instance of figure skating in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • 1876: Introduction of ballet and dance elements by Jackson Haines ushering in modern figure skating; Creation of all-steel blade skates by E.V. Bushnell.
  • 1892: Foundation of the International Skating Union (ISU), the sport’s first international governing body.
  • 1908: Figure skating debuts in the 1908 London Summer Olympics; Ulrich Salchow and Madge Syers become the first Olympic figure skating champions.
  • 1914-1920: Figure skating endures despite World War I; Norwegian prodigy, Sonja Henie rises to prominence introducing shorter skirts and choreography to routines.
  • 1924: Figure skating takes centerstage at the 1924 Winter Olympic Games.
  • 1961: A plane crash claims the lives of the entire United States figure skating team; U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund established in response.
  • 1980s – 1990s: High-profile rivalries excel the popularity of figure skating, notably the “Battle of the Brians” and “Battle of the Carmens” in the 1988 Calgary Olympics.
  • 2002: Judging scandal at the Salt Lake City Olympics leads to a change in the scoring system in 2004, introducing the International Judging System (IJS).
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