Alina Zagitova
Visit RT.com to get news and information about Alina Zagitova, who is a young Russian figure skater. Alina Zagitova won the first gold medal for the Olympic Athletes of Russia (OAR) at PyeongChang 2018 when she was just 15. She also smashed the world record in the ladies’ short program. Follow RT to get the latest news and updates on her sports activities, as well as some details of her everyday life. Find news on her background and other personal achievements. Zagitova faced a lot of criticism from the Western media – for example, from USA Today columnist Christine Brennan, who criticized the figure skater’s strategy at the 2018 Winter Olympics. You can find news on this and other matters on RT.
- Switching over to pairs skating? Olympic champion Alina Zagitova learns new elements during career break (VIDEO)
Reigning world and Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova has wowed fans with her ability to learn new elements, posting a video to Instagram showing a pairs skating lift during rehearsals for a New Year exhibition show.Dec 22, 2019 12:54Sport News - At the cutting edge: Why Zagitova’s decision to suspend career instigated ‘war’ in Russian figure skatingAlina Zagitova’s decision to take a break in her professional sporting career has split Russia’s figure skating family into two camps, with legendary coaches and renowned pundits being involved in the “war.”Dec 19, 2019 14:29Sport News
- 'It's a shame the career of an Olympic champion lasts just 3 seasons' – coaching legend Tarasova on Zagitova 'pause' decisionFigure skating coach Tatiana Tarasova has commented on Alina Zagitova’s career break decision, regretting that her senior level performances have been limited to just three seasons, during which she has won every major title.Dec 14, 2019 11:40Sport News
- ‘I want my desire to compete back’: Champion skater Zagitova ‘suspends’ careerWorld champion figure skater Alina Zagitova has decided to put her career on ice, foregoing appearances at the upcoming Russian, European and World championships.Dec 13, 2019 20:11Sport News
- Luggage issues: Alina Zagitova & Co return from Japan Grand Prix without skates & costumesRussian figure skaters, including world and Olympic champion Alina Zagitova, risk missing several training sessions in Russia as their luggage – containing skates and costumes – has not been delivered from Japan.Nov 25, 2019 17:01Sport News
- Puppy talk: Russian Olympic figure skating champ Zagitova chats pet dogs with Japan PM AbeThe vital international matter of pet dogs was on the agenda when Russian figure skating star Alina Zagitova caught up with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a trip to Tokyo.Jul 24, 2019 11:10Sport News
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