What age do figure skaters retire?

Generally, competitive skaters will retire within their 20s to 30s. The most recent retirement that comes to my mind is the Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir – she’s 30, he’s 32, and they just retired officially this year.

How long do figure skating careers last?

Skaters start skating when they’re very young, usually before they’re 10 years old, and most singles skaters retire in their mid-to-late-20s. Pair skaters and ice dancers usually last longer because they don’t have to do as many jumps as singles skaters; some compete into their early-to-mid-30s.

What is the salary of a Disney on Ice skater?

You could skate on a cruise ship or with a traveling show like Disney on Ice and make between $500 to $800 a week, depending on the show, your part in it, and your experience level (source). High-end champs make bigger bucks all the way around, but the field is hugely competitive. Most skaters end up coaching.

Who is the oldest Olympic medalist in Figure Skating?

British figure skater Edgar Syers is the oldest Olympic medalist in figure skating. At age 45, he won the bronze medal with his wife Madge Syers at the 1908 Olympics . The following lists show the Olympic medalists in figure skating ordered by the age of the skater, or by the average age of the two skaters.

How many medals have figure skaters won at the Olympics?

There have been 271 medals (91 gold, 90 silver, and 90 bronze) awarded to figure skaters representing 29 representing National Olympic Committees (NOCs). Six events have been contested but one, men’s special figures, was discontinued after a single Olympics.

What happens to athletes when they retire?

When you are an athlete, you go from this structured life, literally dozens of people around you. All of a sudden, you retire and that’s gone. The support structure is gone.