Has anyone ever died during a figure skating competition?

It is extremely rare for someone to die during a figure skating competition. However, there have been a few cases of skaters who have died as a result of injuries sustained during competition. In 2002, Russian figure skater Sergey Grinkov died of a heart attack while practicing for the World Figure Skating Championships. In 2015, American figure skater Sarah Burke died after suffering a head injury during a training session for the X Games.

  • What caused Sergey Grinkov's death?

    • Sergey Grinkov died of a heart attack.
  • What caused Sarah Burke's death?

    • Sarah Burke died after suffering a head injury during a training session.
  • How many figure skaters have died during competition?

    • There have been a few cases of skaters who have died as a result of injuries sustained during competition.
  • Is figure skating a dangerous sport?

    • Figure skating can be a dangerous sport, but it is no more dangerous than other contact sports.
  • What are some of the risks of figure skating?

    • Some of the risks of figure skating include falls, collisions, and injuries from sharp blades.
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