- The Winter Olympics‘ team figure skating competition aired Sunday night in the US.
- During the program, many noticed that some figure skaters wore their tights over their skates.
- The decision, more often than not, comes down to aesthetics.
All eyes were on the US figure skating team Sunday night. As the first major figure skating event of Pyeongchang 2018, fans were eager to see their favorite athletes glide, twirl, and — in the case of Mirai Nagasu — triple axel across the ice.
But some fans were less focused on the intricate moves and more concerned over the athletes’ outfits. Specifically, why some women wore their tights over their skates. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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