Russian Is Surprise Winner in Women’s Figure Skating - NYTimes.com

Russian Is Surprise Winner in Women’s Figure Skating - NYTimes.com: "Sotnikova buzzed around the ice during the short program with strength and energy in a performance to “Carmen.” She received a higher technical score than Kim and found herself in second place by less than a point.

The gold medal came 13 years after Sotnikova began skating in Moscow at age 4. In 2008, she became Russia’s national champion."



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Russian Is Surprise Winner in Women’s Figure Skating - NYTimes.com

Russian Is Surprise Winner in Women’s Figure Skating - NYTimes.com: "it is impossible to know which judges’ marks counted toward the final score in the women’s competition.

No referee or judge involved in Thursday’s decision was immediately made available to explain the outcome.

“It’s confusing, and we need to make it clear for people,” Wagner said. “I’m speechless. This sport needs to be held accountable if it wants more people to believe in it.”"



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Russian Is Surprise Winner in Women’s Figure Skating - NYTimes.com

Russian Is Surprise Winner in Women’s Figure Skating - NYTimes.com: "Not everyone agreed. Ashley Wagner of the United States, who finished seventh, criticized the judging system, in which scores were given anonymously, saying she was left “speechless” by the outcome."



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Adelina Sotnikova wins women’s figure skating gold - The Washington Post

Adelina Sotnikova wins women’s figure skating gold - The Washington Post: "Her scores took a long time to come up, and she smiled when they did—a season’s best 127.99. But it wasn’t enough to change her standing, which remained sixth (193.20), with Kim yet to compete."



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