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🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Fragmentation of the Olympics: Don't ask, just run!

Ice speed skaters express disappointment over the IOC's decision to host events for the 2030 Winter Games outside their home countries without their input.

Feb 23 • 17:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Lifeguard Lars on the operation: "A bit like competing in the Olympics"

Lifeguard Lars Vernersson recounts a rescue operation involving three ice skaters stranded on shrinking ice during an impending snowstorm.

Feb 22 • 22:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Threatening situation in the Baltic Sea – Varma to the rescue

The Finnish icebreaker Varma rescued two ice skaters stranded on a drifting ice floe in Latvia's Baltic Sea region.

Feb 22 • 19:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Skaters Adrift on Ice Floes – Helicopter Needed for Rescue

Three skaters became stranded on ice floes outside Söderhamn, Sweden, due to strong winds.

Feb 21 • 14:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Three skaters stuck on an ice floe

Three skaters in Söderhamn, Sweden, are stranded on an ice floe, prompting a rescue operation from local emergency services.

Feb 21 • 12:06 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Skaters trapped on ice floe outside Söderhamn - rescued by helicopter

Three skaters were rescued by helicopter after becoming trapped on an ice floe near Söderhamn, Sweden.

Feb 21 • 12:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Three skaters stuck on an ice floe

Three ice skaters are stranded on ice floes off the coast of Söderhamn, prompting a rescue operation.

Feb 21 • 11:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Thorny Path to Medals for Sáblík Began on the Oval in Svratka. A Local Enthusiast Prepared the Ice for Half a Century

The article recounts the long history of a local ice enthusiast in Svratka, Czechia, who has dedicated decades to creating and maintaining an ice track for skaters, including the renowned medalist Sáblíková.

Feb 21 • 05:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Canadian designer takes centre ice at 2026 Winter Olympics

A Quebec designer is set to showcase his elaborate costumes for top figure skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 20 • 02:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Ilia Malinin's Performance: "I Expected More. We Were All Very Disappointed"

Ilia Malinin expressed disappointment in his recent performance at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, an event where audience members threw flowers and stuffed animals to their favorite figure skaters.

Feb 15 • 12:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Torvill and Dean's Bolero produces ice dance perfection at Winter Olympics

On February 14, 1984, British figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean delivered an unforgettable performance of 'Bolero' at the Winter Olympics, achieving what was termed ice dance perfection.

Feb 13 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

On Valentine's Day, the Town Hall Square's ice rink will be accompanied by love songs and the final of the Estonian Song Festival

The Town Hall Square in Tartu will celebrate Valentine's Day with love songs and the final of the Estonian Song Festival, offering a range of activities for skaters

Feb 13 • 12:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

US Olympic figure skaters speak out on judging that denied them gold amid widespread questions

Madison Chock and Evan Bates address the controversies surrounding their judging at the Olympic ice dance pairs final, where they finished second.

Feb 12 • 23:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

SCANDAL: Did a French judge manipulate the Olympic gold for his own?

A scandal looms over the results of the figure skating ice dance at the Milan Cortina Olympics, following the tense performances in the final free dances which culminated in a gold medal for French skaters Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron.

Feb 12 • 12:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From Olympic ice – into the arms of loved ones: tears of joy, hot kisses of S. Ambrulevičius and A. Reed with their loved ones

Lithuanian figure skaters Saulius Ambrulevičius and Allison Reed achieved a personal best score at the recent Olympics, receiving significant support from family and fans.

Feb 12 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

France’s Cizeron, Fournier Beaudry win ice dance gold at 2026 Olympics

French figure skaters Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry secured gold medals in ice dance at the 2026 Olympics, outshining the reigning world champions from the USA.

Feb 11 • 23:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The supreme art of skaters Fournier and Cizeron awards France the gold medal in dance

French skaters Laurence Fournier and Guillaume Cizeron won the gold medal in dance at the Olympics, showcasing outstanding artistry and technical ability.

Feb 11 • 22:35 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Sports

Canadian figure skaters Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier win bronze at 2026 Olympics

Canadian figure skaters Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier earned a bronze medal in ice dance at the 2026 Olympics, marking a significant achievement in Gilles' comeback story following a health scare.

Feb 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Demands, control, and accusations of sexual assault: the controversies surrounding a pair of Olympic skaters

French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron are facing serious controversies ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, overshadowing their athletic achievements.

Feb 11 • 20:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: Is the Olympic title promised to Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Baudry?

French duo Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Baudry lead the rhythm dance segment at the Olympics, raising hopes for a gold medal, but face strong competition from American skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates.

Feb 11 • 06:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ice skaters take the last of the ice from Pärnu Bay

Ice skaters from various locations are flocking to Pärnu Bay this winter to enjoy the smooth and safe ice conditions.

Feb 8 • 19:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Despite warnings - skaters are drawn to Riddarfjärden

Authorities are warning the public against venturing onto the ice at Riddarfjärden due to its weakened state, but many are still choosing to skate.

Feb 8 • 16:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Skating on the Lake in Frost Calm at Laugum

The article discusses ice skating conditions on a lake in Laugum, Iceland, focusing on the calm weather and its appeal to skaters.

Feb 8 • 09:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Ice masters have their hands full at the Milan figure skating arena

Figure skaters have started the Olympic Games in Milan with a team competition featuring participants from ten countries, including competitors of Niina Petrõkina and Aleksandr Selevko.

Feb 7 • 20:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Antonio Najarro, a flamenco choreographer at the Winter Olympics

Flamenco choreographer Antonio Najarro, a gold medalist multiple times, aims for another medal in the upcoming competition in Milan-Cortina with his latest composition for two American ice skaters.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Kaori Sakamoto and Riku Ryuu to Appear in Team Figure Skating - Highlights for the 6th Olympic Events

The figure skating team event begins at 9:55 AM JST on the 6th, featuring three disciplines including ice dance rhythm dance, pairs short program, and women's short program, with key performances from Japanese skaters aiming to capture points for team advancement.

Feb 5 • 23:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Skaters fell through the ice - police warn

Skaters have fallen through the ice around Långholmen in Stockholm, prompting police to warn the public not to venture onto the ice of Lake Mälaren in the city.

Feb 5 • 07:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Ilia Malinin, the god of ice wears skates

Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old American and double world champion from a family of Russian skaters, elevates figure skating to new heights with performances set to music from shows like 'Succession' and 'Euphoria'.

Feb 5 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

7 British Winter Olympic medal hopes and when you can watch them in action

UK Sport anticipates Team GB will achieve its best Winter Olympic medal count, with ice skaters Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear highlighted as key contenders.

Feb 4 • 18:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The thickness of the ice on Peblinge Lake shows 18 cm: This is good news for skaters in Copenhagen

The ice on Peblinge Lake in Copenhagen has reached a thickness of 18 cm, providing favorable conditions for skaters.

Feb 4 • 11:45 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Bambi and Stampe Can Now Skate in Viborg Municipality

Viborg Municipality has approved ice skating at several locations as the ice has thickened enough to support skaters.

Feb 3 • 17:31 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

They Enter the Reserve and Disturb the Birds. The Behavior of Ice-Skaters at Nové Mlýny Bothers Ornithologists and the Community

Ornithologists and local residents are concerned about the disturbances caused by ice-skaters in the Nové Mlýny reserve.

Jan 15 • 09:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Great form of Polish skaters before the Olympics. Do we have a chance for Olympic medals?

Poland is hosting its first major ice skating event, with the European Championships taking place in a modern facility in Tomaszów Mazowiecki after the original venue in Zakopane faced construction delays.

Jan 12 • 16:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

The fastest arrived in Tomaszów. Polish speed skaters count on medals at the European Championships

The European Championships will now take place in Tomaszów Mazowiecki after the original venue, Zakopane, failed to complete its ice hall on time.

Jan 9 • 20:49 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

11 thousand skaters. A record number of people visited the ice rink in Pardubice during the Christmas holidays

A record-breaking 11,000 visitors flocked to the ice rink in Pardubice during the Christmas holidays.

Jan 8 • 19:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Idris Elba knighted in new year honours list also featuring Torvill and Dean

Idris Elba and Meera Syal were honored with knighthoods in the new year honours list, which also recognized ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, among others.

Dec 29 • 22:30 UTC

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