salchow

Definitions

noun A move in figure skating in which the skater, while skating backwards, jumps from the back inside edge of one skate, completes a full rotation, and lands on the back outside edge of the other skate.

noun A figure skating jump with a takeoff from a back inside edge and landing on the back outside edge of the opposite foot after one or more rotations in the air.

[After Ulrich Salchow, (1877–1949), Swedish figure skater.]

Named after the Swedish skater Ulrich Salchow.

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She said she knew she was late, and usually the salchow is a pretty nice jump for her.

USATODAY.com - U.S.'s Cohen loses to Asada in women's skating final 2005
During one session, where I was training for my long program, I missed a triple salchow.

Welcome to My World Johnny Weir 2011
Many have had their names attached to new moves: the axel, salchow and the lutz.

Members 2010
Many have had their names attached to new moves: the axel, salchow and the lutz.

Books 2010
Many have had their names attached to new moves: the axel, salchow and the lutz.

Literacy 2010
When she went into her final jump of her long program, a triple salchow, she felt she had nothing left to give.

Rochette 'tried to make my mother proud' 2010
But the exhaustion from this Olympic season was clear as Kim fell on a triple salchow and popped her final double axel.

Mao Asada wins skating worlds as Kim nabs silver; Nagasu 7th 2010
During one session, where I was training for my long program, I missed a triple salchow.

Welcome to My World Johnny Weir 2011
During one session, where I was training for my long program, I missed a triple salchow.

Welcome to My World Johnny Weir 2011
Many have had their names attached to new moves: the axel, salchow and the lutz.

Reviews 2010