Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano’s Message to Ilia Malinin May Have ‘Jinxed’ Him

Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano sent a message to Ilia Malinin before the 2026 Olympics that may have 'jinxed' him.

Kiss and cry: Is figure skating's voyeuristic staple worth the toll?

Showcasing such moments — the unscripted exuberance and unbridled joy — is a big reason why the kiss-and-cry exists. So are ...
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Kiss-and-cry: Is figure skating's voyeuristic staple worth the mental health toll on its athletes

The kiss-and-cry area has long been a staple of figure skating, providing fans with an unvarnished look at skaters as they learn their scores ...
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Is figure skating’s voyeuristic ‘kiss-and-cry’ staple worth the mental health toll on its athletes?

As more emphasis is placed on the mental health of athletes, should figure skating continue the “kiss-and-cry” practice of having scores revealed to them in such a nakedly public way?

I'm Loving This Story Behind The Secret Group Chat All US Gold Medalist Figure Skaters Are In

Before AP’s report, knowledge of the chat was only known to those in it: US figure skaters who are Olympic champions. Nathan Chen, who won gold at the 2022 Beijing games, said his initial text came ...
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Kiss-and-cry: Is figure skating's voyeuristic staple worth the mental health toll on athletes?

Kristi Yamaguchi thought she had done enough to win the gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France.Related video above: The Olympics inspire more people to hit the ice rinkEven the ...