Deborah King
Professor of exercise science and athletic training at Ithaca College who researches the biomechanics of figure skating and explains how physics and physiology shape elite skating performance.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 18min
Jump, Spin, Glide: The Science Of Figure Skating
Deborah King, a biomechanics professor who studies figure skating, breaks down the sport with scientific flair. She explores how skaters generate rapid rotation, the physics behind the quadruple axel, and the huge g-forces on landings. She also explains body shape, blade mechanics, and how on-ice skills transfer to other sports.
