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Fear and Gibson settle for European bronze

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Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson finished with a bronze medal at the European Figure Skating Championships. The ice dance duo began the final round in second place overall. However, a costly timing error during their free dance prevented them from challenging for the gold.

The pair’s mistake was a rare misstep in an otherwise stellar season. Fear and Gibson have been steadily climbing the world rankings, known for their powerful lifts and intricate choreography. This result marks their second consecutive European medal, proving their consistency against top continental rivals.

Looking ahead, the focus now shifts to the World Championships. They must refine their technical elements to close the gap with the podium's top finishers. For British ice dance, this bronze continues a promising trend of competitive results on the international stage.