Can I be a figure skater at 18?

There is never an age that it is too late to begin figure skating, but to be able to learn to land double and triple jumps does take time. It may be too late to master those difficult jumps if a skater begins skating in puberty or later.

How old do you have to be to be an Olympic figure skater?

There are 30 participants in each singles events (ladies and men), 20 pairs, and 24 ice dance duos. Skaters must represent a member nation of the International Skating Union and reach the age of fifteen before July 1 of the previous year. They are also required to be citizens of the country they are representing.

How do you get into the figure skating Olympics?

Athletes either qualify for Nationals by placing in the top four at one of three sectional competitions, or (as is the case for most of the top names in the sport), receiving a bye to the competition based on their placement at previous events like the World Championships and or Winter Olympics.

What country is best at figure skating?

The statistic reflects the all-time medal table of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships from 1896 to 2019, by country. In 2019 with 201 medals in total, Russia was the country with most medals won in the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.

How long does it take to become an Olympic figure skater?

Figure skating looks glamorous, but becoming an Olympic figure skater is a full-time, year-round commitment. It’s also a long-term obligation, typically requiring at least 10 years of intense training.

How old do you have to be to start skating?

Some Olympic-level skaters (such as Johnny Weir) started as late as their early teenage years, but this is rare. Many figure skaters start around 5 years old. However, there are successful figure skaters who began in the 7-12 age range.

Can a 13 year old go to the Olympics figure skating?

Let’s be honest: if you are 13 or older and you are just thinking to start figure skating, it’s unlikely you’ll make it to the Olympics. There is simply not a lot of examples of skaters that started skating this late and made it to the highest international level.

How do you prepare for figure skating at the Olympics?

Preparing Specifically for the Olympics Start early. Choose a rink. Assemble a team of adults and professionals to help you. Decide what type of figure skating you are interested in. Practice. Join a club. Compete.