Minimum age for figure skating rises to 17, following Olympic controversy
Ice skaters will have to be at least 17 years old to compete in professional competitions after the sport's governing body voted Tuesday to increase the minimum age from 15.
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Ice skaters will have to be at least 17 years old to compete in professional competitions after the sport's governing body voted Tuesday to increase the minimum age from 15.
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