The only time I was figure skating is during the Olympics. There is a tension and energy to the sport, especially when competitors from around the world are competing for gold. Usually, I am most interested in the men's and pairs competition. This week, both are in the spotlight. The pairs took to the ice Tuesday night with their short programs, and their long skate last night. Adam Rippon (who I featured HERE:) takes to the ice when the men compete on Thursday and Friday.
Although Rippon is getting the most (and well deserved) attention, there are a few other skaters who deserve a week bit of attention. I love a tall handsome Russian, and 28 year old Alexander (Aleksandr) Enbert Александр Юрьевич Энберт) certainly fits the bill. The pair skater, who skates with Natalja Zabijako, is quite the site on the ice, and although most male skaters choose tight, form fitting outfits, Enbert often wears lose, more flowing shirts, primed to to flash a bit of skin as he floats down the ice.
Thankfully, due to social media, we don't have to be satisfied with just those few flashes of the Leningrad born athlete. In 8th place after the short program, Enbert and Zabijko didn't medal, and were not shown on last night's finales, but I will be looking for their long program on-line.
