Figure Skating

Figure skating is a sport in which ice skaters, singly or in pairs, perform freestyle movements of jumps, spins, lifts and footwork. There are various kinds of figure skating: freestyle, pairs, ice dance and synchronized team skating. The style of competition varies for each category. Figure skating has become one of the most popular sports of the Winter Olympics. Javier Fernández is the most successful winter sports person in Spain. He has won two world titles, an Olympic bronze medal and seven European titles.