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COLUMN "TOP 5 FACTS ABOUT SPORTS": FIGURE SKATING
1. First Figure Skating at the Olympics: Figure skating made its Olympic debut in 1908 in London and became part of the Winter Olympics in 1924.
2. Challenging Elements: Today, the most difficult element is the quadruple jump — a jump where the skater completes four rotations in the air. Masters of this element are true heroes of the ice!
3. Women Innovators: In 1988, Japanese figure skater Midori Ito became the first woman to perform a triple Axel in an official competition. This element is still considered one of the most challenging.
4. The Royal Style: Figure skating is one of the few sports where style and aesthetics are as important as physical preparation. This is why skating is often compared to dancing on ice!
5. Triple and Quadruple Jumps: Skaters today continue to master incredibly complex elements, such as triple and quadruple jumps.
In our figure skating section, we have truly talented individuals who are already competing in various events!