Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules

New York Times - WorldEN 6 min read 100% complete by Tariq PanjaFebruary 12, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, figure skaters are facing increased scrutiny regarding music copyright laws. Several athletes, including Canadian ice dancers Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha, have had to alter their routines due to potential copyright infringements. Lajoie and Lagha were forced to change their music selection weeks before the competition after learning their AC/DC mix was uncleared. American skater Amber Glenn also faced a dispute after a musician claimed she used his song without permission. Increased attention from international broadcasts, social media, and new music tracking tools are contributing to the heightened awareness and enforcement of music copyright regulations in figure skating.

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Italy 40% Canada 40% United States 40% AC/DC 50% Milan ×260% Seb McKinnon ×260% Winter Olympics ×270% Amber Glenn ×370% Zachary Lagha ×380% Marjorie Lajoie ×380%

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figure skating 100% music copyright 90% winter olympics 80% intellectual property 70% music licensing 70% skating routines 60% copyright law 60% athletes 50% social media 40%

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