Olympic Figure Skaters' Resilience After Falls

This article explores the remarkable resilience of Olympic figure skaters who manage to recover and even thrive after experiencing falls during their performances. It highlights recent examples from the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring American pair skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea, as well as Chinese gold medalists Sui Wenjing and Han Cong. The piece also recalls past triumphs, such as Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao's silver medal win after a severe fall in 2006, and Nathan Chen's historic recovery in 2018. The skaters' ability to quickly regain composure and focus is attributed to extensive training, communication, and a strong mental approach.