Russian record-breaker Zagitova’s ice performance is thawing antidote to frosty media reaction

Russian skating star Alina Zagitova’s record-breaking 82.92-point display in the ladies’ short program was met with universal acclaim on Wednesday, thawing the frosty media reception she received in recent days. Read more The 15-year old became the first skater in history to break the 82-point barrier in the event with an elegant showing on the […]

WADA officers disrupt Russian figure skating star Zagitova’s training

Olympic figure skating gold medal contender Alina Zagitova was prevented from conducting a full training session on Monday, after a doping officer interrupted the Russian’s practice in PyeongChang. Read more “Zagitova took to the ice as was scheduled, but several minutes later she was forced to leave the skating rink, because a doping officer ordered […]