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Figure skating scoring system, explained: How Olympic judging works and its history of scandals
The Sporting News gives you a full explanation of Olympic figure skating and its storied past.
As the 2026 Winter Games approach, here’s a breakdown of how Olympic figure skating is judged, and why there’s no such thing as a perfect score anymore.
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