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Olympic Figure Skater Banned From Using Viral Minions Song at Winter Games

Olympic Figure Skater Banned From Using Viral Minions Song at Winter Games

Summary

Spain's top figure skater, Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate, cannot use his "Minions" song routine at the upcoming Winter Olympics due to copyright issues. He learned this news just days before the competition.

Key Facts

  • Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate is Spain's leading male figure skater.
  • He prepared a routine using music from the "Minions" movie for his Olympic performance.
  • The International Skating Union (ISU) informed him the music did not have proper copyright clearance.
  • He used the ISU's ClicknClear system to submit the music in August.
  • The skater has won Spain's national championship six times and competed in four World Championships.
  • Guarino Sabate expressed disappointment but plans to adjust and compete with a new routine.
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