ice skating
Nathan Chen Wins Skate America Grand Prix for the 3rd Time in a Row
Figure skating star Nathan Chen won his third straight Skate America Grand Prix championship in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Chen, who did three phenomenal quadruple jumps in his free skate to music from the Elton John biopic “Rocket Man,” defeated runner-up Jason Brown by 44 points with a total score of 299.09.
Nathan Chen Wins Second World Title, Defeats Japanese Star Yuzuru Hanyu
U.S. Olympian Nathan Chen defeated Japan’s two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu to take home the World Figure Skating Championships gold at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo.
Having broken world records 18 times, Hanyu has been regarded as one of the greatest, if not, the greatest figure skater in history.
Video of Moment Mariah Bell Cut Lim Eun-Soo Released
New video has surfaced of Mariah Bell, an American figure skater accused of intentionally injuring South Korean rival Lim Eun-soo during rehearsal for the World Figure Skating Championships.
Bell, 22, was training prior to the women’s short program in Saitama, Japan, on March 20 when she reportedly approached Eun-soo, 16, from behind and kicked her with her skates.
13-Year-Old Alysa Liu Becomes the Youngest-Ever U.S. Figure Skating Champion
A 13-year-old Asian American figure skater has become the youngest national champion ever after recently winning the U.S. Figure Skating Championship in Detroit, Michigan.
Alysa Liu, who hails from Clovis, California, took home the top prize for the event’s women division last week, beating the year’s previous winner, 20-year-old Bradie Tennell.
12-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Ever Land a Triple Axel at International Competition
Alysa Liu, a 12-year-old figure skater, is one of only three U.S. women to ever land the difficult skating move known as a triple axel in an international competition.
Liu, from Richmond, California joins Tonya Harding and Mirai Nagasu as the only women to ever land a triple axel at an international competition when she pulled the move at the Asian Open in Bangkok, Thailand under the advanced novice women’s division last Thursday.
Alex and Maia Shibutani Judged the Skating Scene from ‘Blades of Glory’ and It’s Hilarious
Olympic sibling duo Alex and Maia Shibutani were recently featured by The Ringer to do a fun commentary on “Blades of Glory”.
“You’re welcome, Stockholm!” – Chazz Michael Michaels (and me right now)
The ShibSibs Capture Another Medal For Team U.S.A With Emotional Performance
The amazing Shib Sibs — Maia and Alex Shibutani — have done it again; they’ve taken bronze for Team USA in the ice dance competition on Tuesday.
That’s two #bronze medals for @MaiaShibutani & @AlexShibutani at the 2018 #WinterOlympics! Major sibling goals. 😎 pic.twitter.com/aa3UHjySXW
Alex Shibutani’s Instagram Post on Being a Successful Asian Hits Too Close to Home
Siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani recently helped Team USA secure the Bronze Medal with their stellar performance on Sunday in PyeongChang, South Korea.
It was a dream that the pair had been working hard for since they first began training for figure skating competitions some 14 years ago.
Last week, Alex shared a short video tribute to their mother, which he said he started making in 2016.
Meet the Figure Skating Siblings Everyone is Crushing on at the Olympics
Japanese-American siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani are the figure skating duo who are winning over hearts at the 2018 Winter Olympics representing Team America.
Fondly referred to as the Shib Sibs by their fans, the talented pair has become an instant hit after their electrifying performance on Sunday.
Finishing second in the short dance category of the figure skating team competition and earning bronze for Team USA, the Shibutani siblings set social media ablaze, with netizens expressing their support and admiration.
Mirai Nagasu Becomes the First American Woman to Land a Triple Axel at the Olympics
Japanese-American figure skater Mirai Nagasu just made history for Team America at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on Sunday night by being the first American woman to ever land a triple axel at the Olympics.
“HOLY COW!” You just witnessed a historic triple axel from Mirai Nagasu. #WinterOlympics https://t.co/NsNuy9F46h pic.twitter.com/jCMTb4LtXv
