Ice skating is the self-propulsion and gliding of a person across a flat ice surface, using metal-bladed ice skates. People skate for various reasons, including recreation (fun), exercise, competitive sports, and commuting.

Ice skating refers to the recreation and sport of gliding across an ice surface on blades fixed to the bottoms of shoes (skates).

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In the iconic skating film “Ice Castles,” Lexie — the main character who happens to be a top-notch figure skater — takes to the ice in a maroon jumpsuit and attempts a triple jump. It apparently was ...

CNN: A 40-year-old just became the oldest woman to win a World Figure Skating Championship. What she wants non-athletes to know

A 40-year-old just became the oldest woman to win a World Figure Skating Championship. What she wants non-athletes to know