Amber Glenn Recreates Jump That ‘Cost’ Her an Olympic Medal After Placing 5th in Women’s Singles

The Olympian demonstrated the jump three days after she couldn't execute it during her short program performance in the women ...

Axel? Lutz? Salchow? Here's what all those figure skating jump terms mean

It's OK to enjoy figure skating without knowing what all the words mean. If you want to know more, though, here's a look at every kind of jump.
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Here’s the Triple Axel That Gave Ami Nakai the Lead After the Short Program

Only two skaters landed triple axels, the most difficult jump attempted in the short program of the women’s Olympic figure skating competition on Tuesday. Ami Nakai, 17, of Japan took advantage of a ...
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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 ...