Before the Olympics even started, the results of the men’s figure skating events were widely considered to be a foregone conclusion. The undisputed favourite for the gold medal was 21-year old Ilia Malinin, two time national and world champion, who had been undefeated in competition since 2023, but the other...
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Ice dance is, unfortunately, the least well-known of the figure skating disciplines at the Olympics, often confused with pairs as both categories have partners rather than a single athlete on the ice. However, this is a disservice to the sport – despite not having the showy jumps and throws of...
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The women’s skating event at the Olympics received more media attention than most other events in the run-up to the Olympics, with social media hype surrounding many of the skaters. Every podium place was up in the air, unlike the other disciplines, and fans were incredibly excited to see who...
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The pairs figure skating event at Milano Cortina was a highly anticipated one for fans of the sport. There were several contenders for the podium, including Georgia’s Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava, reigning World Champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, and Germany’s Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin, this year’s...
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In modern times, the market for translated works has grown rapidly, with readers in many countries being able to access prominent literature from other cultures without having to learn another language. Translations can be criticised for missing certain cultural norms or sentiments through the act of translation itself, but translated...
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The figure skating 2024-25 season wrapped up with the annual World Championships, held in Boston’s famous TD Garden. It was a very exciting Worlds – Team USA got almost a full sweep, with t3/4 gold medals in the Women’s, Men’s and Ice Dance events, with Team GB getting their first...
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The 2024 World Figure Skating Championships (colloquially referred to as Worlds) were held this year in Montreal, Canada. Worlds are considered one of the most prestigious competitions in figure skating, second only to the Olympics, and this year’s athletes and champions certainly showcased the talent, dedication, and skill needed to...
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Book reviews have always been popular, now more so than ever, with easy access provided for anyone who wants to write or read one through platforms such as Goodreads and The Storygraph, as well as social media sites such as TikTok and Instagram. They have historically been both useful and...
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Molly Seabury reflects on Bastille's debut album on its tenth anniversary.
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