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Russian Figure Skaters Leave Olympics Without Medals for First Time Since 1960

News and analytical materials - PravdaReport [Unofficial] February 20, 2026
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Russian figure skaters will return from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy without a single medal, marking the first such outcome since 1960. Russia's presence at the Games remained limited, with only Adeliya Petrosyan and Petr Gumennik competing in individual events. Limited Representation and Final Placements Adeliya Petrosyan finished sixth in the women's singles competition with a total of 214.53 points. Petr Gumennik also secured sixth place in the men's singles event, earning 271.21 points. Russian athletes did not participate in pairs skating, ice dance, or the team event. Gumennik: 'I Gave One Hundred Percent' Reigning Russian champion Petr Gumennik placed twelfth after the short program, where he scored 86.72 points. He delivered a clean free skate without falls and received 184.49 points from the judges. His combined score of 271.21 points lifted him to sixth place overall.

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