Olympic figure skating starts with the team event. Here's what to know about it

Alysa Liu, one of the skaters representing the U.S. in the team event, practices at the Milano Ice Skating Arena on Monday.

The three-day event is a chance for the top 10 skating countries to bring home a medal — and for viewers to get acquainted with the sport's different disciplines and biggest names.

(Image credit: Matthew Stockman)