But as women’s figure skating opens a new era with a minimum age limit of 17, 20-something champions could soon become common again. But the age limit doesn’t go far enough, said U.S. American Alysa Liu competes during the figure skating women’s team event at the Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 6. An ISU athletes commission survey found that injury prevention was the most common response from coaches, athletes and officials in favor of increasing the age limit. Under constant scrutiny in a judged sport that often pits girls against one another from a young age, Glenn struggled with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 16, 2026 18:31 UTC