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It was billed as the greatest event in the history of pair skating: three of the best teams of all time battling for Olympic gold on one night in Salt Lake City. Technical ability was approximately equal. It was the artistic merit score that would decide the gold medal -- the second mark.
Representing Canada, China, and Russia, the three pairs illuminated their distinct cultures. On the second mark, whose culture would triumph? Would it be the beauty...
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Everything you need to know about starting ice skating in an illustrated guide All the knowledge and secret tips you need to start ice skating. If you have ever dreamed of being a figure skater, playing ice hockey or just how to ice skate, this 'insiders guide' gives you information that only ice skaters would know and could save you time, money, trouble and effort. This walk-through guide into the world of ice skating takes you from novice to being...
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Get the Summary of Gracie Gold's Outofshapeworthlessloser in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Outofshapeworthlessloser" by Gracie Gold is a candid memoir that delves into the figure skater's life, both on and off the ice. Gold recounts her early years, marked by a natural inclination for organization and a passion for figure skating that emerged despite trying other sports. She reflects on the familial support and...
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As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes:
Detailed instructional-photo sequences
What to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instruction
Getting started
6 basic turns that...
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If you love reading about figure skating, this is the book for you!"A Bibliography of Figure Skating" is quintessential guide to reading about the world's most exciting sport. This fascinating reference book highlights over a century of figure skating literature, including biographies, historical books and periodicals in over a dozen languages.Read about the first Bibliography of Skating, penned during the Victorian era by Frederick William Foster....
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Do you love ice hockey and want to become a team leader? Do you want to learn how to play better and inspire others to do the same? Do you want to discover the secrets of successful ice hockey team leaders?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. Ice Hockey Team Leader: How to Play and Become a Leader is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to master the skills and techniques of ice hockey, and develop the qualities...
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At age fifteen, Katie Wilder might be one of the greatest figure skaters in the world... but no one even knows she exists. When a childhood accident, leaves her face so severely scarred that she wears a mask, Katie never leaves the Ice Castle, the rink owned by her father, a once-famous coach. Skating since she could walk, and without friends and distractions, every moment is, dedicated to her passion, skating, under her father's guidance.
However,...
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The three-time World Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and the first Asian American man to stand at the highest podium in figure skating reflects on the events that led him to where he is today, in this testament to the love of family and the power of persistence, grit, and passion.
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A book to help you unlock the power of the mind-body connection that's essential for achieving your peak figure skating performance.
Perfect for skaters of all ages, as well as their parents and coaches, Embodied Confidence: 30 Days of Radical Mindset Shifts for Figure Skaters, is designed to help you unlock the power of the mind-body connection that's required to access your peak performance potential.
You'll learn to notice the mindsets that prevent...
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"Ryan's journalistic ability to unearth historical details and mix them into a compelling story is first-class! While balancing accuracy and fairness, he reveals a man whose life demonstrated enormous talent and creativity, celebrity and human frailty." - Debbi Wilkes, Olympic Silver Medallist, author and figure skating commentatorThe definitive biography of Jackson Haines, The Father of Figure Skating.The legend of The Skating King has been one of...
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