First place, Russia Olympic Committee
Anna Shcherbakova
The story of the new women figure skating Olympic Champion you don't know about
Anna was the first skater who landed the Quadruple Toeloop jump (4T) in training
Even the Japanese TV provided coverage on that impressive feat
Because that was the first time we've seen female skaters attempting Quadruple jumps since Miki Ando did in 2002
Her name is Anna Shcherbakova, only 13 years old
The title on top: A young skater from Russia exceeded Yuzuru Hanyu's skills at 13 years old
4T-3T-3Lo! Impressive!
However, because of a foot injury from training that 4T..
Well, it was terrible moment. But now I understand this is an experience for me
It was hard for me that time because it was beginning of the new season,
We were ready to enter into international competitions which I've been looking forward to for a long time
And I just learnt QUAD, I wanted to show it
Because of the injury, Anna missed the Junior Grand Prix debut in 2017
She had to watch her teammate, Alexandra Trusova made history with all the QUADs from sideline
And you suddenly understand, one clumsy move and your whole plans were ruined
It was hard. There were a lot of "why" going on in my head initially
She then struggled again and again to regain her jumps
When she just recovered from her injury and made the junior Grand Prix debut in 2018
So many people doubted her
She fell badly in Junior Grand Prix Final 2018
Finished in bottom second in the competition
Again, watching her teammates made the podium from sideline
And she finished second behind Sasha Trusova in World Junior Championships 2019
Sasha Trusova would have her name imprinted as the first lady skater who landed 4T, 4Lz, and 4F
And when she made her senior debut, she was again under the shadow of Sasha and Aliona
Finished second behind Aliona Kostornaia in GPF 2019 and European Championships 2020
Basically she was always under the shadow
Coming into the Olympics season
She's again under the shadow of Kamila Valieva
She never busted anyone
Not when she won
Our journey as an athlete began long before these important competitions
Specific medals aside, I really enjoy the process
Especially the feeling of accomplishing something from the work done
I don't know how to compare the feeling with anything else
The inner feeling of feeling proud of yourself not motivated by rewards
And the most important thing is believe in yourself, and keep calm
She again never busted anyone when she lost
My answer is simple. It's not my goal to beat anyone in particular
When I entered into competition I was simply trying to do my best
I will do the same now, try to prepare well and do my best
My work doesn't depend on my competitors
You can always find her answers mature in the press conference
Anna never changed
She is an angel forever
She is now, 3xRussian National Champion
World Champion 2021
And Olympic Champion 2022
Our ice fairy has done it
Congratulations! Anna Shcherbakova