Figure skating's quadruple axel, a jump involving 4.5 rotations in the air, continues to captivate audiences, with U.S. men's champion Ilia Malinin at the forefront of this feat, according to Time. The upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are also generating significant buzz, with discussions surrounding the Games' significance amidst global challenges, as highlighted by an opinion piece in Euronews.
The quad axel is particularly challenging because it requires an extra half rotation compared to other jumps. A single axel involves 1.5 turns, a double 2.5, and so on, Time reported. This jump begins with a waltz jump, a half turn from gliding forward to landing backward.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are being viewed as a moment to reflect on the Games' significance, especially given current global challenges, according to Euronews. The Olympics' historical roots in peace and shared humanity are being emphasized, urging a deeper consideration of their purpose beyond entertainment and national pride, as stated in the Euronews opinion piece.
Other key developments include advancements in robotics, environmental concerns, and a WADA investigation into alleged doping practices in ski jumping, according to a Time multi-source report. The sport of luge, with its extreme speeds and reliance on milliseconds, is also drawing attention, as described by Team USA's Jonathan Gustafson, who called it "extreme sledding," according to CBS News. Gustafson also detailed the intense training and thrill of high-speed runs.
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