2018 Russian Nationals Figure Skating Championships: Ladies
In the final event of the 2018 Russian National Figure Skating Championships, Alina Zagitova won her fifth gold medal this season and her first senior nationals title with 233.59 points. Maria Sotskova finished second with 221.76 points, while 14-year-old Alena Kostornaia won the bronze (216.57).
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In the final event of the 2018 Russian National Figure Skating Championships, Alina Zagitova won her fifth gold medal this season and her first senior nationals title with 233.59 points. Maria Sotskova finished second with 221.76 points, while 14-year-old Alena Kostornaia won the bronze (216.57).
"I am happy with the long program" said the 15-year old. "I am glad that I was able to show good skating, to show what we worked on with my coaches. And of course I am happy with the score and the placement."
"I am very glad that the competition is over," said Sotskova. "It was very difficult one, both physically and mentally. There were some nuances before the event, which threw me off. I am happy that I was able to come out and deliver good performances. It wasn't flawless, but I avoided critical mistakes and earned enough points to for qualify for the European Championships, and, hopefully, the Olympic Games."
"Overall, I am happy with my performance," said Kostornaia. "There were no mistakes. I simply showed what we worked on and got great scores as the result."
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What are your thoughts on the Ladies' event?