skate

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And it’s not only because so many of the sports have Nordic right in the name—or even because Norwegians pop out of the womb in skis and skates.

From The Wall Street Journal

So the wait goes on for Team GB for a first speed skating medal.

From BBC

It was the first time Japan had won an Olympic figure skating pairs medal of any colour.

From Barron's

After he aced the exam and skated on Olympic ice, he said in a mix of broken German and sprinkled English that he had prepared hard for both tests.

From The Wall Street Journal

The United States was expected to dominate figure skating in Milan, but has yet to win a gold medal in an individual event entering Tuesday’s women’s short program.

From Los Angeles Times