USA's Alysa Liu wins Olympic figure skating gold medal
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Though all the medals have been handed out, figure skaters aren’t quite done with their Olympic performances — and some of the most unique skates could still be to come. That’s because one of figure skating’s “most cherished traditions,
Quick, name the skater who’s been on the ice more than anyone this Olympics. No, it’s not Alysa Liu or Ilia Malinin. The skater who’s spent more time on the ice than any Olympian won’t medal at these Games,
Amber Glenn needed to give herself some reassurance. On Friday, the American figure skater hit the ice to complete the jump that knocked her down in the standings during Tuesday’s short program and ultimately cost her a medal at the Milano Cortina Games.
Some of figure skating’s most notable performers will return to the ice for an Olympic performance unlike anything seen so far in the Games. Figure skating’s Exhibition Gala lineup, which includes stars like Alysa Liu,
Erin Jackson took up rollerblades to master the art of skating before she stepped foot on the ice. And that little trick did turn out significantly well for Jackson.
Emilea Zingas reveals the simple, hydration-first routine that keeps her skin glowing through cold rinks, heavy makeup, and Olympic pressure.
Cowan is there to capture the emotional moments after an athlete finishes their routine and to accompany them to the kiss-and-cry couch, making him the first camera operator in Olympic history to be allowed onto the ice with the figure skaters and ice dancers.