What Is Rhythm Skating in the Olympics
Rhythm skating is a discipline that combines dance, musicality, and skating skills. It is contested in artistic roller skating at the Olympic Games when roller sports are included in the program.
Olympic History and Events
Rhythm skating events have appeared at the Summer Olympics, most recently through the roller sports program. Athletes perform choreographed routines to music, judged on technical skill, interpretation, and execution.
Scoring and Competition Format
Competitors earn points based on difficulty, precision, and artistic presentation. Judges evaluate timing, edge control, and expression. For more details on rules and judging, see the World Skate website World Skate.
