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Figure skating is a sport where individuals or teams perform jumps, spins, and choreographed movements on ice, combining athletic skill with artistic expression. This freedom creates a pure art form that is original in every meaning of the word. Originating in the 18th century, it evolved from a entertaining hobby in the 18th century, where the skates were made from animal bones into a formal and competitive sport, becoming part of the first Winter Olympics in 1924.

Figure Skating

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"The Cutting Edge (1992)" is the most popular movie about figure skating. The story features a stuck up figure skater coming off a devasting loss at the last Winter Olymipic games trying to make a big comeback.