PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Russian figure skaters have defended the country's honor in women's single figure skating as two gifted young ladies won gold and silver medals on Friday.
Following her outstanding performance in the short program, 15-year-old Alina Zagitova of the Olympic Athlete from Russia (OAR) team again stunned the Gangneung Ice Arena before a loud, excited crowd of Russian fans with a flawless program, triumphing with an overall total of 239.57. points, her personal best.