Winter Olympics: Nathan Chen wins gold as Yuzuru Hanyu fails in record attempt. American Nathan Chen won the men's Olympic figure skating gold to end the hurt of 2018, but defending champion Yuzuru Hanyu's jump record attempt failed at Beijing 2022.
Is Yuzuru Hanyu a gold medalist? Hanyu Yuzuru, (born December 7, 1994, Sendai, Japan), Japanese figure skater who at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, became the first Japanese man to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. Read More...
Figure skaters often do their own hair and makeup before they go on the ice — a process that can take several hours, depending on the look they're going for.
Why do figure skaters wear makeup? “When you step on the ice, the first impression goes a long way, and hair and makeup can help draw the audience in by enhancing the character you're portraying,” explains Ashley Wagner, 22, who will skate to “Samson & Delilah” in Sochi. Read More...
Players average an estimated seven miles per game, but typically stay within assigned zones, which can allow for short rests. Referees are in constant motion, tracking the ball all over the field. (Football players and refs log more mileage per game than athletes in other non-running sports.)
How far does Ronaldo run in a game? FIFA records indicate that Cristiano Ronaldo's movements around the field in the four games he represented Portugal in Russia totaled 35 Km. Read More...