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Fear and Gibson miss out after 'incorrect' penalty

BBC News·@Bbc·2 months ago
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Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear face 'illegal deductions' British Ice Skating has appealed after Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson missed out on an ice dance bronze medal at the World Figure Skating Championships after being deducted two points. Fear and Gibson were third after the rhythm dance and looked to have secured bronze with Saturday's free dance, but they were penalised for an "illegal element" by the judges. BIS called the deduction "incorrect" and said it is formally challenging the decision with the International Skating Union. Fear and Gibson finished fourth, 0.22 of a point behind Americans Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik, in Prague. The reason for the penalty was not provided but it was reportedly, external because of the height of an overhead lift during their routine.…

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