This performance was so special.

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Figure skating is nothing if not a lively experience. The movements conjured up by its greatest adherents are artful, with fashion, music, acrobatics and dance coming together atop ice rinks across the world. The spectacle is certainly an eye-catching one.

Despite the competitive spirit of the Olympic Games, these elite figure skaters are prioritizing their friendship over their rivalry for the health of the sport.

Scott Hamilton, 67, is one of the most recognizable figure skaters in history. Known for his athletic style, inventive performances, and signature backflip, Hamilton became an international sensation after winning the men's singles gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

The unforgettable performance changed his career and remains the standard he measures every other moment against.

The United States took home three world championship titles this season in figure skating. Relive the moments that led to gold.

The icon shared a vintage video of himself skating to live music by the late Grammy-winning Peabo Bryson, recalling one of the most memorable moments of his career.