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

What is an axel jump in figure skating? Types of jumps in figure skating What is a quadruple axel? Has anyone ever done a quadruple axel? Has a female ever done a quadruple axel? The 2026 Winter ...

Olympic Women’s Figure Skating Event Concludes With Yet Another Shocker

The women’s figure skating event at the 2022 Winter Olympics was supposed to be a coronation, a milestone event showcasing a trio of talented Russian skaters who had a realistic chance of sweeping the ...

Japan Leads in a Tight Race for the Women’s Figure Skating Podium

The race for the podium in the women’s event is a tight one, with a crowded field including U.S. and Japanese skaters, as well as dark horse Adeliia Petrosian from Russia, who is competing as a ...