British figure skaters Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson won a bronze medal in the ice dance event at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, earning Great Britain its first World Championship medal in over 40 years. This remarkable achievement underscores their dedication and talent on the global stage.
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04-01, 2025British skaters had not reached the World podium in any discipline since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won their fourth and final global title in 1984. Fear, 25, and Gibson, 30, finally ended that wait on Saturday with a total score of 207.11, having finished fourth at the previous two World Championships. Their perseverance and determination have finally paid off with this historic medal.
American favorites Madison Chock and Evan Bates defended their title, while Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier took silver. "I can’t describe how I feel, I’m still shaking," Fear said. "I just can’t believe it." Gibson added: "It’s a dream come true." This victory marks a significant milestone in their careers and a moment of immense pride.
As Olympians, Fear and Gibson have won three European medals and earlier this season earned Britain’s first-ever medal at a figure skating Grand Prix Final. In Boston, they were third after Friday’s rhythm dance, and although their free dance performance – set to a medley of Beyoncé hits – was ranked the sixth-best on Saturday, their overall score was enough to secure them the biggest success of their careers to date. Another British pair, Phoebe Becker and James Hernandez, finished 17th. Their consistent performance and artistic flair have captivated audiences worldwide.
Earlier this month, Torvill said that Fear and Gibson had taken "British ice dance to a new level". The World Championships are a qualifying event for next year’s Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. This recognition from a skating legend highlights their impact on the sport and their potential for future success.
In other events, American skater Ilia Malinin won his second consecutive men’s world figure skating title with a performance including a record-breaking six quad jumps. The 20-year-old also landed a backflip in his routine, a move that was once banned. He and Frenchman Adam Siao Him Fa, who finished fourth, became the first skaters to legally complete the move at a World Championships in nearly 50 years. These groundbreaking performances showcase the evolving athleticism and artistry in figure skating.
