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Iron is introduced to Scandinavia
The metal was then fashioned into blades, which were tied to a person's feet by leather straps. -
Jan 1, 1400
People from the Netherlands attached blades to their wooden clogs
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The British Developed the Fluted Skate
The Fluted Skate had a groove the center of the balde, making turning easier (& used in today's blades). -
First Skating Club
Established in Edinburgh, Scottland (pictered is the Skating Minister- a.k.a.- Reverend Robert walker) -
Figure Skating becomes a popular pastime/recreation in Europe & the U.S.
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First Figure Skating World Championships
Held in Russia for men only -
Women compete in the World Chamiponships
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Artificial Ice was invented in Vancouver, Canada
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George H. Browne Organized the International Figure Skating Championships of Ameria
This wast he governing for both speed skating & figure skating in the early 1900s. -
American Theresa Weld did a 'salchow' jump during competition
She was criticzed for this move because it wasn't "proper". -
Singles Skating Proficiency Tests are Eshtablished
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USFSA is formed
The United States Figure Skating Assosiation is formed to govern the sport of figure skating and promote it's growth in the U.S. -
Sonja Henie attends her 1st Olympic Games
Sonja dares to do jumps & earns last place in the competition. -
Sonja Henie Won Her 1st World Championship
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Sonja Henie wins gold at the Winter Olympic Gmes
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Sonja Henie won her 2nd Olypmic Gold
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Sonja Henie wins her 3rd gold Olympic medal
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Formal Ice Dancing are Tests Established
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Sonja Henie Was Making More Money Than Any Other Woman In The World
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Paires Tests are Eshablished
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Ice Dancing Becomes Part of the Olympics
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Compulsary Figures are No Longer Required in Olympic Competition
