Figure Skater Eunsoo Lim Accuses Mariah Bell of Slashing Her with Ice Skate

Korean figure skater Eunsoo Lim has accused U.S. counterpart Mariah Bell of intentionally slashing her with her ice skate.

Per TMZ, the 16-year-old's agent told the Agence France-Presse that Bell, 22, appeared to deliberately cut her at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday:

"Lim was slowly skating on the edge of the rink after completing her turn. Mariah Bell, who was scheduled to rehearse after Lim, suddenly kicked and stabbed Lim's calf with her skate blades.

"Mariah Bell didn't apologize to Lim Eun-soo after the incident and instead continued to rehearse for her routine."

It's said Lim required medical treatment afterwards for a gash on her leg.

The agent also said Bell has been "bullying" her for several months while the pair have been training together in Los Angeles.

However, the International Skating Union has investigated the matter and found no evidence of an intentional attack, per TMZ Sports:

"The incident was verbally reported to the ISU by the Korean Team Leader however no formal complaint has been received.

"Based on the evidence at hand at this point in time, which includes a video, there is no evidence that Ms. Bell intended any harm to Ms. Lim."

"The ISU met with delegates from both USA and Korea and urged both parties to find an amicable solution. The ISU maintains that this remains the appropriate approach."

Lim was able to compete and sits fifth in the standings after the short program, having scored 72.91 for this routine:

Bell is one place behind her in sixth.

The competition in Saitama, Japan, runs through to Sunday. The ladies' free skate, which will determine the final standings, takes place on Friday.