Why music is so key to figure skating’s popularity — and how that music is changing

Skaters, once bound by restrictions and tradition, are increasingly choosing music no one has ever skated to before.

Canada's Madeline Schizas fails to qualify for women's figure skating free program

Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas did not qualify for the Olympic women's singles free program after finishing 25th in the short program on Tuesday.

Alysa Liu Is So Mentally Healthy It’s Terrifying

After the short program, however, two angels have fallen, and only one American, reigning World Champion Alysa Liu, remains ...
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Japan skaters shine as Sakamoto prepares to 'say goodbye' to Olympic stage

Kaori Sakamoto, Ami Nakai and Mone Chiba all put themselves in contention for medals on Tuesday in the women's short program.

Ami Nakai shines in women’s short program as Team USA’s Alysa Liu sits third

Ami Nakai leads after the short program, followed by fellow Team Japan member Kaori Sakamoto. Team USA’s Alysa Liu sits third, followed by Mone Chiba of Japan.