Is Yulia Lipnitskaya still skating?
Russian figure skater Yulia Lipnitskaya has retired at the age of 19 following a battle with anorexia. Lipnitskaya’s mother, Daniela, told Russia’s Tass news agency on Monday that her daughter informed Russian skating officials of her retirement in April following three months of treatment for anorexia.
What happened Adelina Sotnikova?
Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic champion Adelina Sotnikova has been revealed as a victim of a fortune-telling scam in Russia. The 23-year-old earned gold in front of a home crowd in 2014, but has since only competed once on the flagship Grand Prix of Figure Skating circuit due to injury troubles.
Does Yulia Lipnitskaya have a child?
Personal life. Lipnitskaya is in a relationship with Russian skater Vladislav Tarasenko. In June 2020, Lipnitskaya confirmed that they are expecting their first child together. Their daughter Katalina was born on 27 June 2020.
How old is Julia Lipnitskaya?
23 years (June 5, 1998)
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What did Yulia Lipnitskaya do in the Olympics?
Lipnitskaya at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Yulia Vyacheslavovna Lipnitskaya (alt. spelling: Julia Lipnitskaia; Russian: Ю́лия Вячесла́вовна Липни́цкая, Russian: [ˈjulʲɪjə vʲɪtɕɪˈsɫavəvnə lʲɪpˈnitskəjə]; born 5 June 1998) is a Russian former competitive figure skater. She was part of the Russian team to win the 2014 Winter Olympics team trophy.
Why did Yulia Lipnitskaya withdraw from the Russian Grand Prix?
Lipnitskaya qualified for the Grand Prix Final in Sochi, Russia, but withdrew due to injury — during training on 28 November, she lost balance on the entry to a spin, split her chin and sustained a slight concussion.
Who was the youngest Russian figure skater to win a gold medal?
Lipnitskaya is the youngest Russian athlete to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Within the ladies’ singles category, she is the youngest gold medalist at the European Championships. She is also the youngest women figure skater to win a gold medal at the Olympics under modern rules.
When did Yulia Lipnitskaya break her right hip?
Following training on 18 December 2016, Lipnitskaya slipped on a patch of ice, injuring her right hip and lower back.