mo4ch:>‘It’s better to see female figure skaters with formed bodies’ – Olympic medalist Zhulin | Mo4ch News
Russian former figure skating world champion Alexander Zhulin has lamented the domination of young female figure skaters, suggesting it’s “more interesting to see women with formed bodies” in senior competition.Zhulin, a former ice dance world champion and double Olympic medallist, spoke out as a number of younger Russian female stars have claimed major titles.READ MORE: Ruined dreams & lost season: Medvedeva fails to qualify for national teamThe recent Russian national championship was dominated by junior stars in the women’s category, with 14-year-old Anna Shcherbakova taking first place, followed by Alexandra Trusova, also 14, in second and Alena Kostornaia, 15, in third.Russia’s Alina Zagitova claimed the Olympic title in South Korea in February at 15 years old – which is the age at which competitors are allowed to join the senior ranks internationally.For Zhulin, a renowned coach, the prominence of youngsters is not good for the sport at senior level.“It turns out that the gi…