Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Juliet MacurFebruary 17, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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Adeliia Petrosian, an 18-year-old Russian figure skater, is making her Olympic debut at the Winter Games in Milan. Despite being relatively unknown internationally due to Russia's ban from competition since 2022, she is considered a medal contender, holding the title of three-time Russian national champion and known for her quadruple jumps. However, her participation is shadowed by the doping scandal that plagued the 2022 Beijing Olympics, as she trains with the same coach as Kamila Valieva, who failed a drug test at those games. This raises questions about how a potential medal win for Petrosian would be perceived within the sport. The women's figure skating competition begins Tuesday.

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United States 30% Adam Rippon 40% Beijing Olympics 50% Ukraine 50% Milan ×260% Kamila Valieva ×260% Winter Olympics ×270% Russia ×380% Adeliia Petrosian ×490%

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Russia

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