Skater Vincent Zhou: Reimagined, Reinvigorated And Ready To Fight
“He’s doing two very juxtaposed programs, bringing out his artistic sense,” the coach said. “Because he’s a better technician, he can let himself interpret the music more and entertain the…
What Being a “Fat” Figure Skater Taught Me About Being Confident in My Own Skin
I started taking figure skating lessons when I was only in kindergarten. Like every other parent with a skater that age, my mom's biggest concerns revolved around making sure that…
Figure skating coaching carousel keeps moving in elongated off-season
With no international-level competitions since February, figure skating headlines in the last few months have been driven by moves made off of the ice instead of on it. The main source? Coaching…
Russian figure skater Elena Radionova retires aged 21
Russia's Elena Radionova has called time on her figure skating career at the age of 21 – but she has promised to remain in the sport. Radionova, who clinched a…
Alena Kostornaia blasts Eteri Tutberidze over scandalous split
Reigning European figure skating champion Alena Kostornaia has opened up about her decision to quit Eteri Tutberize’s group, condemning the renowned coach for “inappropriate behavior.” The 17-year-old skater openly voiced…
Russian Ice Skating Queens Return to the Ice
The COVID-19 pandemic kicked all skaters out from the ice. News like coaching changes at those of Trusova and Kostornaia's cases; or skaters far away from their training places, like…
Evgenia Medvedeva could have hosted TV show with Alina Zagitova, but alas
Just days after figure skating champion Alina Zagitova was announced as the new host of the popular TV show ‘Ice Age’ it was revealed that her famous counterpart was also…
Figure skating champion frustrated as training time freezes up during pandemic
A NATIONAL ice skating champion is distraught at being unable to train because of the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdown rules forced rinks to close for five months before they were finally allowed to…
18yo Figure Skater is a role model on, off the ice
Oregon Connections Academy alumna Danika Lee enjoys being a mentor at the Sherwood Ice Arena. But Da Eun Lee is going to transition to the classroom as she heads from…
Kristi Yamaguchi Reflects On Her Olympic Career and More
Kristi discusses How The Tokyo Games Postponement is Affecting Today’s Athletes Once upon a time there was little girl named Kristi Yamaguchi, who wanted to ice skate. She started skating…
