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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1998
Page
13
A historic overview traces figure skating from ancient roots to modern sport. It notes 130000 U S members and about 1250 competitions in the United States, then cites early skating with animal bone bindings and rapid ice movement. It begins recounting an American from the 1860s.
Skates used by champion Michael Weiss show high costs with boots up to 200 dollars and blades up to 400 dollars. Blades are hollow and about a foot long with toe picks to aid jumps and spins. High top boots provide support as skaters rush by melting ice that soon refreezes.
Michael trains four hours daily on the ice with stretching and weight work. His mother, father, and two sisters are top athletes. his wife Lisa is a dancer and his choreographer. He describes calming breathing to conquer pre competition nerves.
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