Inside Figure Skating
by Alina Sivorinovsky
In the past ten years, competitive
figure skating has grown from a
once-every-four-years novelty to
the second most televised sport in
America. Fueled by the emergence
of professional competition and
new rules that allow skaters to
earn money for skating without
forfeiting their Olympic eligibility,
skating has become a worldwide
phenomenon. Skaters earn top
dollar for shows, competitions,
and televised events, and draw
huge crowds of loyal fans. Inside
Figure Skating takes an in-depth look at this wildly popular sport,
with insider information and more than 150 fantastic color photos.
- Written by a skating insider, with first-hand accounts and in-depth profiles of major skaters.
- Includes information on some of the world's greatest skaters and skating promoters, including Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Brian Boitano, Elvis Stojko, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Scott Hamilton, Katarina Witt, and Dick Button.
- With coverage of all major skating events, including championship competitions, televised events, shows, and the Olympics.
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