The Winter Olympics are nearly upon us, which means it's time to plant yourself in the living room to yell at the television in a patriotic rage for two weeks. It's been four long years since the last winter games, so it's definitely time for a refresher.
Since its introduction to the Winter Olympics in 1924, figure skating has been one of the most popular, yet controversial games. From broken knees to dirty judges, here are some GIFs to remind you just how amazing the sport can be.
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The schedule for figure skating at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics can be found here.
Image: AP Photo/Steven Senne