Boston: Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson made history by winning Great Britain’s first figure skating World Championship medal in over 40 years, securing bronze in the ice dance event in Boston.
Their podium finish marks the first time British skaters have medaled at the World Championships since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean claimed their fourth and final global title in 1984. Fear, 25, and Gibson, 30, ended that long wait with a total score of 207.11 points, after finishing fourth in the last two World Championships.
American favorites Madison Chock and Evan Bates successfully defended their title, while Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier earned silver.
Fear said that, “I can’t even describe my feelings; I’m still shaking. I’m in disbelief.”
Gibson added that, “It’s a dream come true.”
GBR, we’ve got a moment for the history books 🇬🇧💥
Fear/Gibson just ended a 41-year wait with a legendary Ice Dance medal — the first since 1984 🥉
Vibes? Immaculate. Impact? Massive.#FigureSkating #WorldFigure pic.twitter.com/WfawuWIj6D— ISU Figure Skating (@ISU_Figure) March 29, 2025
The Olympians and three-time European medallists had already made history earlier this season by winning Britain’s first-ever medal at the Grand Prix Final.
In Boston, they placed third after Friday’s rhythm dance. While their free dance routine—performed to a medley of Beyoncé hits—was ranked sixth on Saturday, their combined score was enough to secure the biggest achievement of their careers.
Fellow Britons Phebe Bekker and James Hernandez finished in 17th place.
Earlier this month, Jayne Torvill praised Fear and Gibson, stating they had “taken ice dancing in Great Britain to another level.”
The World Championships also serve as a crucial qualifying event for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina.
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