The Physics Behind the Quadruple Axel, the Most Difficult Jump in Figure Skating

Are you speechless watching US figure skater Ilia Malinin on the ice? Science explains how it’s possible the Quad God can do ...

The evolution of the quad, ice skating's most daring jump

When self-proclaimed "Quad God" Ilia Malinin landed seven quad jumps in a single program last December, he boisterously ...

The Complicated And Controversial History Of Figure Skating’s Backflip

From Terry Kubicka and Surya Bonaly to Ilia Malinin, the banned figure skating backflip is finally back on Olympic ice — and ...

How do figure skaters plan where to put jumps in their routine and how does it affect their scores?

Times Union multimedia producer and figure skater Jessica Marshall breaks down the scoring system for those tuning into the Olympic figure skating competition in Milano Cortina.