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2022 Winter Olympic Games – Figure Skating
February 4, 2022 - February 20, 2022
The 2022 Winter Olympic Games will be held in Beijing, China.The sport of figure skating first took part in the Olympic Games at the 1908 Summer Olympics. Since 1924, the sport has been a part of the Winter Olympic Games. All four disciplines (Men’s singles, ladies’ singles, pair skating, and ice dance take part). Ice dance joined as a medal sport in 1976 and a team event debuted at the 2014 Olympics.
Did You Know?
Dick Button (USA) became the first skater to ever land a triple jump (a triple loop) at the 1952 Olympics. He was also the first skater to land a double Axel in competition (1948 Olympics) and is credited with inventing the Flying Camel Spin, which was originally known as the Button Camel.
