Both disciplines feature pairs of skaters performing together on the ice, but they are definitely not the same.

Every four years, many of us settle in for hours of Olympic figure skating—team events, ice dance, pairs, women’s, and men’s. It’s beautiful, dramatic, and sometimes baffling. What’s an Axel versus a Lutz?

What you need to know before watching the Milan Cortina Games.

Short on time? This one-minute guide breaks down the fundamentals of skating on ice and stopping safely. A quick, practical intro that works across hockey and figure skating basics—perfect for beginners or quick refreshers.

This is the first Olympics to feature backflips in over 25 years.

From jumps to spins, figure skating moves wow and delight fans every Winter Olympics cycle. Check out more information now.

Learning how to ice skate doesn’t have to be complicated. This four-step approach breaks down balance, movement, and control into simple, beginner-friendly actions you can practice right away. Featuring Niklaus Prosper,