Figure skating is the oldest discipline in the Winter Olympic Games. As far back as 1908, figure skating competitions were included in the Olympic Games in... 01.01.2014, Sputnik International
Figure skating is the oldest discipline in the Winter Olympic Games. As far back as 1908, figure skating competitions were included in the Olympic Games in London, and in 1920 at the Antwerp Games.
Figure skating is the oldest discipline in the Winter Olympic Games. As far back as 1908, figure skating competitions were included in the Olympic Games in London, and in 1920 at the Antwerp Games.
Figure skating is the oldest discipline in the Winter Olympic Games. As far back as 1908, figure skating competitions were included in the Olympic Games in London, and in 1920 at the Antwerp Games.
The Olympic Games program includes the following figure skating competitions: individual men's and ladies’ events, pair skating, ice dance and also team event. At the present time, 5 sets of medals are contested in the Olympic figure skating program.
Single skating (Men and Ladies) consists of a short program including 7 compulsory elements and a free program. A well-balanced free program should include jumps, spins, and steps.
Likewise, pairs first perform a short program (7 moves) and then a free program. Compulsory moves include lifts, spirals, throws and synchronized jumps. One of the most significant criteria in the judging of programs is the degree to which a pair’s movements mirror one another.
Ice Dance is the only event that allows the use of music with vocals. Dancers much adhere closely to the rhythm of the music and express the character of the music with appropriate emotion and feeling.
At present, ice dance competitions, like those of other forms of figure skating, consist of two programs. The short program combines a compulsory dance - consisting of one or two parts - and certain proscribed elements.
Team Event in figure skating is a competition between the best national teams. Representatives of the singles and pairs skating perform a short and free program; in ice dance they complete a short and free dance. Each team may have one sports pair and one dance pair, one male figure skater and one lady.
A standard skating rink is 30 by 60 meters in size, with plastic or sliding boards. Figure skaters need ice of the highest quality which is achieved using ice resurfacing machines. The thickness of the ice over its entire surface should not vary by more than 0.5 cm.
Figure-skating Olympic events will be held at the Iceberg Skating Palace, a 12,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Sochi.
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