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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Michael Jones

British Ice Skating appeal against points penalty that cost Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson bronze medal

British Ice Skating has appealled against the decision to dock Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson points during their World Championship routine - (AP)

British Ice Skating (BIS) have launched an appeal against the decision to dock skating duo Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson two points during their world championship routine which cost them a bronze medal in Prague.

Fear and Gibson looked to have secured bronze at the Figure Skating World Championships with their free dance routine only to be penalised for an "illegal element" by the judges.

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