10 Fun Facts About Ice Skating To Make You Smile

1. Ice skating is the fastest-growing sport in the world. 2. The fastest speed ever recorded while ice skating is almost 50 miles per hour! 3. Ice skaters are some of the most graceful athletes in the world, performing jumps, spins and intricate patterns on the ice.

4. Ice skates have been around since 1000 B.C. – longer than almost any other type of sports gear. 5. Professional ice skater Brian Boitano can spin up to 10 times in one second! 6. The oldest known ice rink in the world is located in London and was built in 1876. 7. The biggest ice skating rink in the world is located in Canada and covers over 8 acres. 8. The longest continuous ice skating marathon lasted for 74 hours and 11 minutes. 9. Ice skating is an Olympic sport and has been a part of the winter games since 1924. 10. There’s a special type of ice skating called “speed skating” which is all about going as fast as you can.