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Evgenia Medvedeva
Medvedeva at 2015 Skate America
Full nameEvgenia Armanovna Medvedeva
Native nameЕвгения Армановна Медведева
Born (1999-11-19) 19 November 1999 (age 24)
Moscow, Russia
Height1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Figure skating career
CountryRussia
CoachEteri Tutberidze
Sergei Dudakov
Skating clubSambo 70
Began skating2004
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Figure skating: Ladies' singles
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Boston Ladies' singles
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Bratislava Ladies' singles
Gold medal – first place 2017 Ostrava Ladies' singles
Grand Prix Final
Gold medal – first place 2015–16 Barcelona Ladies' singles
Gold medal – first place 2016–17 Marseille Ladies' singles
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Tallinn Ladies' singles
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Sofia Ladies' singles
Junior Grand Prix Final
Gold medal – first place 2014-15 Barcelona Ladies' singles
Bronze medal – third place 2013–14 Fukuoka Ladies' singles

Evgenia Armanovna Medvedeva (Russian: Евгения Армановна Медведева; born 19 November 1999) is a Russian figure skater. She is the 2016 World champion, a two-time European champion (2016, 2017), a two-time Grand Prix Final champion (2015, 2016), and a two-time Russian national champion (2016, 2017). On the junior level, she won the 2015 World Junior Championships and the 2014 Junior Grand Prix Final.[7] Medvedeva became the first ladies' singles skater to win senior Worlds the year after winning Junior Worlds.[8]

Personal life

Medvedeva was born 19 November 1999 in Moscow.[9] Her mother, a former figure skater,[10] and father, Arman Babasyan, an Armenian,[11] are divorced.[12] She admires Evgeni Plushenko.[13] A self-professed fan of anime, Medvedeva is very fond of Sailor Moon and Yuri on Ice.[14]

Career

Early years

On the ice from the age of three, Medvedeva was taught initially by Elena Proskurina, Lubov Yakovleva, and Elena Selivanova.[12] Around 2008, she joined Eteri Tutberidze at the Olympic Reserve Sports School no. 37, renamed Sambo 70.[12]

Medvedeva made her senior national debut at the 2012 Russian Championships, finishing eighth, and then placed sixth on the junior level. She sustained an injury at the start of the following season and did not qualify for the senior Russian Nationals. She finished fourth behind Maria Sotskova at the 2013 Russian Junior Championships.

2013–14 season: Junior international debut

Medvedeva's international debut came in the 2013–14 season. Competing on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series, she won gold first in Riga, Latvia, and then in Gdańsk, Poland.[7] She qualified to the JGP Final in Fukuoka, Japan and won the bronze medal behind Sotskova and Serafima Sakhanovich. At the 2014 Russian Championships, she finished seventh in her second senior appearance and then fourth on the junior level. Medvedeva was assigned to replace the injured Sotskova at the 2014 World Junior Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.[15] Placing third in both segments, she won the bronze medal while Elena Radionova and Sakhanovich took gold and silver respectively, producing Russia's second consecutive sweep of the World Junior ladies' podium.

2014–15 season: World Junior champion

Medvedeva's first assignment of the 2014–15 JGP season was in Courchevel, France. She won the gold medal by a margin of 21 points ahead of silver medalist Rin Nitaya of Japan. At her second event, in Ostrava, Czech Republic, she placed second in both segments and edged Japan's Wakaba Higuchi for the gold by 1.44 points. Medvedeva's results qualified her for the Junior Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain. She placed first in the short program and set a new world record of 67.09 points for junior ladies' short program. In the free program, she placed first and won the gold. At the 2015 Russian Championships, she placed third in both segments and won the bronze medal behind Elena Radionova and Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, winning her first senior national medal. She then finished first in the 2015 Russian Junior Championships, almost 20 points ahead of silver medalist Maria Sotskova. At the 2015 World Junior Championships in Tallinn, Estonia, Medvedeva placed first after the short program and set a new world record of 68.48 points for junior ladies' short program. In the free program, she placed first again and won gold. She had no falls on the ice throughout the season in international events.

2015–16 season: World and European titles

Medvedeva became age-eligible to compete at the senior international level for the 2015–16 season. She started her season with a gold medal at the 2015 Ondrej Nepela Trophy, an ISU Challenger Series (CS) event in early October. Later that month, she competed at her first senior Grand Prix event – 2015 Skate America. Finishing first in the short program and second in the free skate, she won the gold medal ahead of Gracie Gold of the United States. Medvedeva won silver at her next Grand Prix assignment, the 2015 Rostelecom Cup, behind compatriot Elena Radionova.

In December, at the 2015–16 Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Medvedeva placed first in the short program with a new personal best score of 74.54 points. She went on to win the free skate earning 147.96, a new personal best as well. With a total score of 222.54 points, she won the gold medal ahead of Satoko Miyahara.[16][17] At the end of the month, Medvedeva won gold at the Russian Championships ahead of silver medalist Radionova. Medvedeva set the National record scores in all three segments of the competition, earning 79.44 points in the Short program, 155.44 in the free and 238.44 overall.

In January 2016, Medvedeva competed at the European Championships in Bratislava for the first time. Finishing first in both segments, she won the gold medal while her teammates Radionova (-5.46) and Pogorilaya (-28.40) took silver and bronze respectively for the second straight year, making for the second consecutive Russian sweep.[18]

In March 2016, Medvedeva won the gold medal at the 2016 World Championships in Boston. After finishing third in the short program, Medvedeva clinched the gold medal by winning the free skate with a world record score of 150.10.[19] Her overall score of 223.86 was a new personal best and was 8.47 points ahead of silver medalist Ashley Wagner. Having won the Junior World title in 2015, 16-year-old Medvedeva became the first ladies' singles skater to have ever won back-to-back Junior World Championships and Senior World Championships.

Medvedeva was then invited to the 2016 Team Challenge Cup where she finished in first place in both the short with 77.66 points and free skate with 151.55 points and 229.21 overall (unofficial WR).[20] Team Europe finished in third place in the head-to-head competition and in second place in the main event. In addition to the two team medals, Medvedeva received prize money for the top ladies' short program score.

2016–17 season

Medvedeva began her Grand Prix season at the 2016 Skate Canada International. Ranked first in both segments, she won the gold medal ahead of Kaetlyn Osmond and Satoko Miyahara. She then placed first in both segments at the 2016 Trophée de France on her way to another GP title. She scored 78.52 points in the short program, the second highest score for a lady and just 0.14 from a world record held by Mao Asada. She collected 15 points from both events and qualified for the 2016–17 Grand Prix Final with maximum points. At the 2016–17 Grand Prix Final, Medvedeva became the current world record holder for the ladies' short program score (79.21) previously held by Mao Asada. [21]

In December 2016, Medvedeva defended her national title at the 2017 Russian Championships, despite the third jump of her 3S-3T-3T combination receiving no points. She stated, "Previously, the entire element would have received zero points, but now only the third triple toe would be discarded and I thought since I can do it, why not try?"[22]

In January 2017, Medvedeva competed at the European Championships in Ostrava, defending her European title. Finishing first in both the short program and the free skate, she won the gold medal while her teammates Pogorilaya (-18.32) and Sotskova (-37.19) took silver and fourth place respectively. She also reset the free skate world record (previously held by herself) with a score of 150.79 and became the current world record holder for the ladies' combined total score (229.71), which was previously held by Kim Yuna. [23]

Skating technique

For jump abbreviations, see figure skating jumps.

Medvedeva commonly performs some of her jumps with an arm over her head, a technique called the "Tano" variation, a position first popularized by Brian Boitano as part of his triple lutz jump. She performs several jump combinations ending with a triple toe loop, such as the 3F-3T, 3S-3T, 3Lz-3T, 3Lo-3T, and 2A-3T.

Records and achievements

  • First ladies' singles skater to win senior Worlds the year after winning Junior Worlds, having won gold at the 2015 World Junior Championships and then at the 2016 World Championships.[8]
  • Set the junior-level ladies' record for the short program to 68.48 points at the 2015 Junior Worlds.
  • Current world record holder for the ladies' combined total score (229.71) previously held by Yuna Kim, which Medvedeva set at the 2017 European Championships.
  • Current world record holder for the ladies' short program score (79.21) previously held by Mao Asada, which Medvedeva set at the 2016 Grand Prix Final event.
  • Current world record holder for the ladies' free program score (150.79) previously held by Yuna Kim, which Medvedeva set twice: once at the 2016 Worlds and again at the 2017 European Championships.

Programs

Medvedeva at the 2015–16 Grand Prix Final podium
Short program Free skating Exhibition
2016-17
2015–16
[24][25][26]
2014–15
[2][12]
2013–14
[3]
  • Ballet Russe
    by Frank Mills
    choreo. by Eteri Tutberidze
  • Russian Gypsy Music
2012–13
  • Na Katere
    by Eugen Doga
  • Gramofon
    by Eugen Doga
    choreo. by Eteri Tutberidze
2011–12
  • Rich Man's Frug
    by Cy Coleman
    choreo. by Eteri Tutberidze
  • Na Katere
    by Eugen Doga
  • Gramofon
    by Eugen Doga
    choreo. by Eteri Tutberidze
2010–11
  • Tsyganochka
    (Russian: Цыганочка)
  • Ekh raz, eshche raz
    (Russian: Эх раз, ещё раз)
    choreo. by Eteri Tutberidze
2009–10

Competitive highlights

GP: Grand Prix; CS: Challenger Series; JGP: Junior Grand Prix

International[7]
Event 10–11 11–12 12–13 13–14 14–15 15–16 16–17
Worlds 1st
Europeans 1st 1st
GP Final 1st 1st
GP France 1st
GP Rostel. Cup 2nd
GP Skate America 1st
GP Skate Canada 1st
CS Nepela Trophy 1st
International: Junior[7]
Junior Worlds 3rd 1st
JGP Final 3rd 1st
JGP Czech Rep. 1st
JGP France 1st
JGP Latvia 1st
JGP Poland 1st
Ice Star 1st J
National[27]
Russian Champ. 8th 7th 3rd 1st 1st
Russian Junior 12th 6th 4th 4th 1st
Team events
Team Challenge
Cup		 2nd T
1st P
Japan Open 2nd T
1st P
J = Junior level; TDB = Assigned; WD = Withdrew
T = Team result; P = Personal result; Medals awarded for team result only.

Detailed results

Small medals for short and free programs awarded only at ISU Championships. At team events, medals awarded for team results only. ISU Personal bests highlighted in bold.

Senior level

Medvedeva at the 2016–17 Grand Prix Final
Medvedeva at the 2015–16 Grand Prix Final
2016–17 season
Date Event SP FS Total
25–29 January 2017 2017 European Championships 1
78.92 		1
150.79 		1
229.71
20–26 December 2016 2017 Russian Championships 1
80.08 		1
153.49 		1
233.57
8–11 December 2016 2016–17 Grand Prix Final 1
79.21 		1
148.45 		1
227.66
11–13 November 2016 2016 Trophée de France 1
78.52 		1
143.02 		1
221.54
28–30 October 2016 2016 Skate Canada 1
76.24 		1
144.41 		1
220.65
1 October 2016 2016 Japan Open -
- 		1
147.07 		1P/2T
2015–16 season
Date Event SP FS Total
22–24 April 2016 2016 Team Challenge Cup 1
77.56 		1
151.55 		1P/2TT
28 March – 3 April 2016 2016 World Championships 3
73.76 		1
150.10 		1
223.86
26–31 January 2016 2016 European Championships 1
72.55 		1
142.90 		1
215.45
22–27 December 2015 2016 Russian Championships 1
79.44 		1
155.44 		1
234.88
10–13 December 2015 2015–16 Grand Prix Final 1
74.58 		1
147.96 		1
222.54
20–22 November 2015 2015 Rostelecom Cup 3
67.03 		1
139.73 		2
206.76
23–25 October 2015 2015 Skate America 1
70.92 		2
135.09 		1
206.01
1–3 October 2015 2015 CS Ondrej Nepela Trophy 1
63.68 		2
120.26 		1
183.94

Junior level

Medvedeva at the 2014–2015 Junior Grand Prix Final
2014–15 season
Date Event Level SP FS Total
2–8 March 2015 2015 World Junior Championships Junior 1
68.48 		1
124.49 		1
192.97
4–7 February 2015 2015 Russian Junior Championships Junior 1
70.95 		1
134.10 		1
205.05
24–28 December 2014 2015 Russian Championships Senior 3
72.57 		3
137.24 		3
209.81
11–14 December 2014 2014–15 ISU JGP Final Junior 1
67.09 		1
123.80 		1
190.89
3–7 September 2014 2014 JGP Czech Republic Junior 2
55.92 		2
115.20 		1
171.12
20–24 August 2014 2014 JGP France Junior 1
61.12 		1
118.43 		1
179.55
2013–14 season
Date Event Level SP FS Total
10–16 March 2014 2014 World Junior Championships Junior 3
63.72 		3
114.71 		3
178.43
23–25 January 2014 2014 Russian Junior Championships Junior 4
63.25 		4
120.45 		4
183.70
24–26 December 2013 2014 Russian Championships Senior 8
62.19 		8
119.67 		7
181.86
5–6 December 2013 2013–14 JGP Final Junior 3
58.75 		5
104.93 		3
163.68
18–20 October 2013 2013 Ice Star Junior 1
62.12 		1
118.01 		1
180.13
20–22 September 2013 2013 JGP Poland Junior 1
61.61 		1
118.35 		1
179.96
29–30 August 2013 2013 JGP Latvia Junior 3
55.17 		1
114.35 		1
169.52
2012–13 season
Date Event Level SP FS Total
2–3 February 2013 2013 Russian Junior Championships Junior 5
61.35 		4
118.84 		4
180.19
2011–12 season
Date Event Level SP FS Total
5–7 February 2012 2012 Russian Junior Championships Junior 7
54.86 		7
103.64 		6
158.50
26–27 December 2011 2012 Russian Championships Senior 11
53.21 		8
108.53 		8
161.74
2010–11 season
Date Event Level SP FS Total
2–4 February 2011 2011 Russian Junior Championships Junior 13
42.57 		12
88.93 		12
131.50

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World Records Holder
Preceded by Ladies' Short Program
9 December 2016 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Ladies' Free Skating
2 April 2016 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Ladies' Total Score
27 January 2017 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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