China's Ning Zhongyan set an Olympic record on his way to gold in the men's speed skating over 1,500 metres on Thursday, denying United States' Jordan Stolz a hat-trick of individual gold medals at ...

Figure skating, the oldest sport at the Winter Games, has a rich history that extends beyond the Winter Olympics. It first appeared in the Summer Games in London in 1908 and again at the 1920 Games in ...

The term ‘figure’ in the sport’s name is not unique to English, as several languages, from Irish to Polish and Russian, also ...

As new champions emerge in figure skating, a pressing question looms: who pays for the years of training that produce Olympic ...

Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek is attending the figure skating events in Milan, marking his first appearance at a live skating competition in 10 years.

Senior Staff Writer Ashley O’Doherty argues that figure skating’s technical revolution has not erased artistry — it has redefined it.

Progression has consistently taken sports like snowboarding and figure skating to new heights. And while those two sports may seem to have little in common at first, it just so happens that many ...

Discover essential figure skating terms, including Axel, loop, jumps and spins in this easy-to-follow beginner’s guide to help you learn and enjoy the sport. Figure skating is a beautiful sport that's ...

From leopard-print tights to Nike minidresses, Team USA gold medalist Alysa Liu is redefining what we expect from figure skating style.