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.
- Back on the ice: Olympic champion figure skater Alina Zagitova returns to teammates after testing NEGATIVE for COVID-19
Reigning world and Olympic champion figure skater Alina Zagitova has tested negative for COVID-19 after undergoing obligatory checks before resuming full-time training.Jun 4, 2020 18:46Sport News - 'It was difficult without ice': Russian figure skating ace Alina Zagitova resumes trainingFigure skating Olympic gold medalist Alina Zagitova has resumed full-time training after an enforced two-month hiatus, sparking speculation of a possible return to competitive sport.Jun 2, 2020 12:03Sport News
- Russian government official who personally congratulated Alina Zagitova on 18th birthday diagnosed with coronavirusThe head of Russia’s Udmurt Republic Alexander Brechalov has contracted the coronavirus, it’s been confirmed. The regional governor had recently met with Olympic champion figure skater Alina Zagitova.May 28, 2020 17:08Sport News
- 'She could win again only if age limit is raised': Tatiana Tarasova on Alina Zagitova’s prospects of resuming careerRussia’s renowned figure skating expert Tatiana Tarasova has suggested that Olympic champion Alina Zagitova could return to the ice and restore her leading position only if the age limit is increased.May 19, 2020 12:24Sport News
- ‘You’ve carried on our winning traditions’: Vladimir Putin congratulates Alina Zagitova on 18th birthdayRussian President Vladimir Putin has sent a greeting to Olympic champion figure skater Alina Zagitova congratulating her on her 18th birthday.May 18, 2020 18:22Sport News
- Olympic champion, brand ambassador and Forbes list athlete: What else can Alina Zagitova dream of now she’s turned 18?Russian figure skating icon Alina Zagitova has only just turned 18, but she already has a huge number of records to be proud of, having achieved all her biggest career goals and won every possible title.May 18, 2020 13:42Sport News
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