Do you have to start figure skating when your young?

Could you start figure skating at the age of 16 to be a proffessional figure skater, or would you of had to start when you were 2 or something.|||There have been several famous figure skaters that did not start skating until they were 10-12 or even older. If you can, then the younger you start the better but it isn't a requirement to become a great skater. You just need to practice a lot which means spending all of your spare time at the rink and realizing that you need to be in really good condition to do all of the jumps, spins, and other parts of the sport. You also need to have really strong ankles and getting a good coach is important too. You can't just decide to become a great skater one day and get started. It takes physical, mental and stamina training to get to the top tier in the skating world.|||I started skating 2 years ago (12) and Im already doing the same things that people who started skating at 4 years old are doing. It just takes practice :) good luck! Besides, it's easier to learn how to skate after you are done growing. That way you don't have to re-learn jumps and spins.|||the younger, the better, so that when you get older you won't look so pathetic and you'll know a lot of moves already. but, it doesn't always matter. as long as you are determined and you practice a lot, i'm sure the age won't matter:))|||u can start when ever you want to if u put your mind to it