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Is Figure Skating A Sport? Figure skating is often considered a graceful and elegant sport, but it is also an incredibly athletic one. Skaters must be strong to execute the complicated jumps and spins required in competition. They must also have excellent balance and control to smoothly across the ice. It is also very strategic, …
Opening If you’ve watched a figure skating competition, you probably heard of the Salchow. But what is it exactly? The Salchow is one of the six jumps that figure skaters must master to compete at higher levels. This jump is named after its inventor, Ulrich Salchow, an Olympic gold medalist and world champion figure skater …
