Make Me Smart Make Me Smart about Olympic figure skating
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Jan 30, 2026 Jackie Wong, figure skating journalist and host of Rocker Skating, gives a concise primer on Olympic figure skating. She explains the different disciplines and what makes a live skate memorable. She highlights technical innovations and top skaters to watch in Milan. She also discusses Russian neutral entrants and the high costs athletes face off the ice.
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Why 'Rocker' Became Her Brand
- Jackie named her brand Rocker Skating after a favorite turn called a rocker that ends on a different curve.
- She used the rocker metaphor to explain moving from a previous publication to her own brand.
Four Distinct Olympic Disciplines
- Figure skating has four Olympic disciplines: men's singles, women's singles, pairs, and ice dance.
- Pairs show jumps and throws while ice dance focuses on lower lifts and ballroom-style steps.
Go See Everything Live
- When attending Olympic skating, watch multiple events because you might find unexpected favorites.
- Enjoy everything since lower-placing skaters can deliver memorable performances.