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Ice skating and figure skating weren't always the beautiful, and elegant sports seen on television today. According to Scholastic.com, people from time periods earlier than the Christian era used to skate around on frozen ponds. The website says, "The first skates are believed to have been sharp splinters of animal bone fitted to the bottoms of boots to ease travel over ice."
Over the centuries, the activity has evolved into what is now a highly competitive and athletic sport. If you consider yourself a fan or aficionado of one of the games' most beloved events, it's time to test your knowledge. Answer these questions to see how well you know your way around the rink. Be sure to enter for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of America First Credit Union.
