Does Polina Edmunds speak Russian?
She grew up listening to her mother and grandmother speak Russian. She understands it but is working on speaking it. She took some questions in Russian from reporters and responded in English.
What is Polina Edmunds doing now?
She has skating seminars scheduled this month and hopes to perform in shows once they resume. Edmunds, who wants to get into sports broadcasting, also created her own website — Polpowered.com.
Who was Artur Dmitriev’s Russia partner when he won his first Olympics?
Natalia Mishkutionok
He is a two-time Olympic champion, having won gold with Natalia Mishkutionok in 1992 and with Oksana Kazakova in 1998. He and Mishkutionok also won Olympic silver in 1994. Dmitriev is the only male pair skater to win the Olympics with two different partners….
| Artur Dmitriev | |
|---|---|
| Began skating | 1975 |
| Retired | 1999 |
What did the Russian skaters say?
Alexandra Trusova was upset after winning silver in the women’s singles figure skating competition. The Russian skater, 17, cried and threatened to “never skate again.” Trusova’s medal came as Kamila Valieva fell twice and missed a medal in Beijing.
Did Polina Edmunds retired?
July 15, 2020Polina Edmunds / Retired
What is Artur Dmitriev doing now?
In 2021, Dmitriev announced his intention to compete for the United States. He competed in the US Championship Series, the qualifying series for the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. He competed at the event in Leesburg, Virginia.
Why did the Russian skaters cry?
The tears after the programs initially appeared to be due to ROC’s Kamila Valieva’s underwhelming performance in the free skate. The favorite to win the event fell or stumbled twice in the routine, dropping off the podium and finishing in fourth after recording the best score in the short program.
Who is the 15-year-old Russian skater?
Kamila Valieva
It’s too much to expect from anyone, let alone a 15-year-old. Gold medal favorite Kamila Valieva finished her disastrous final performance at Thursday’s Olympics and skated over to the edge of the rink, where her Russian Olympic Committee coach began to reprimand her.
Is Artur Dmitriev an American citizen?
Artur Arturovich Dmitriev (Russian: Артур Артурович Дмитриев; born 7 September 1992) is a Russian figure skater, who currently competes for the United States….Artur Dmitriev Jr.
| Artur Dmitriev | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Artur Arturovich Dmitriev |
| Country represented | United States |
| Former country(ies) represented | Russia |