The Physics Behind the Quadruple Axel, the Most Difficult Jump in Figure Skating
- Posted on February 10, 2026
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The Physics Behind the Quadruple Axel, the Most Difficult Jump in Figure Skating
Are you speechless watching US figure skater Ilia Malinin on the ice? Science explains how it’s possible the Quad God can do more than four full rotations in the air.
