A "professional skater" refers to someone who earns a living by skateboarding or ice skating at a high level. They are skilled and experienced in their sport and may participate in competitions or perform in shows for a living. Full definition
Of course, the 1994 Lillehammer Games, which had a 27.8 prime - time rating to Nagano's 16.2 (preliminary final number), had stories besides Nancy & Tonya, such as the Olympic return of professional skaters and the sagas of U.S. heroes Bonnie Blair, Dan Jansen and Tommy Moe. (si.com)
Interviews with professional skaters interspersed with members -LSB-...] (brokenjoysticks.net)
professional skater Braydon Szafranski, 22, said before turning to the crowd of teen boys surrounding him for autographs. (articles.chicagotribune.com)