VANCOUVER, B.C. — The world’s assembled figure-skating media were trying to get into the head of U.S. champion Alissa Czisny. Been there, gave up on that. What I really wanted to know Friday night ...

Olympian Adam Rippon gives Yahoo Sports' Liz Loza a lesson on the ice, breaking down his layback spin. Rippon is in medal contention heading into the men’s free skate.

Kylee Rusak glides toward center ice and executes a layback spin, an elegant and iconic element in figure skating. The spin, performed on one leg, requires the torso and head to be arched back -- ...