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Figure Skating

Figure Skating

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Figure Skating is a winter sport in which figure skaters either compete in singles and pairs. They perform a series of freestyle movements of jumps, spins, lifts and footwork in a graceful manner on the ice rink.

How to Play

The objective for figure skating is for figure skaters to perform a choreographed routine trying to earn the most amount of points.

Sports Role(s)

  • Figure skating can either be competed as singles or pairs.
  • Singles figure skating, skaters compete for themselves.
  • Pairs skating has one female partner and one male partner.

Equipment Requirements

  • Ice Skates
  • Ice skating dresses/leotards worn when they are performing.
  • Ice skating gloves to keep skater’s hands warm.

Figure Skater or Ice Skater

Player Title

⭐⭐⭐⭐ High

Physical Activity Level

⭐⭐⭐⭐ High

Risk of Injury

$19,000

Average Salary

$187,000

Top Earner Salary

Sports
Category

Individual Sports

Partner Sports

Skill
Requirements

Agility

Agility

Coordination

Coordination

Flexibility

Flexibility

Power

Power

Self-Discipline

Self-Discipline

Speed

Speed

Stability

Stability

Strength

Strength

Toning

Toning

Kristine Tsuya Yamaguchi

Kristi is a former figure skater. She was the first ever Asian American woman to win Gold at the 1992 Olympics. She is also a two time World Champion in 1991 and 1992. Before performing in the singles for women she was a pair skater with Rudy Galindo becoming the 1988 World Junior Champion and two time national champion. In 2005 she was inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame.

Date of Birth

July 12, 1971

Birthplace

California, USA

Net Worth

$8 million

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