mo4ch:>Ruined dreams & lost season: Medvedeva fails to qualify for national team | Mo4ch News

Russian long-time figure skating leader Evgenia Medvedeva has failed to pass a tough selection for the national team following an unimpressive performance at the Russian championship in Saransk.READ MORE: Medvedeva out of Russian team? Figure skating star crashes at nationalsMedvedeva’s short program was a total disaster with two jumping elements being disrupted, a visible error which brought her to just 14th place, ruining all chances of securing a coveted spot on the team.The skater’s solid performance in free program allowed her to move seven spots up, however, her final seventh place was not enough for entering the national team. According to the rules, announced by the Russian figure skating federation, only the two top finishers were granted automatic tickets to the team with one skater being selected by the coaches board.The competition in Saransk was sensationally won by juniors with all three steps on the podium being occupied by Eteri Tutberidze’s skaters, who are not yet th…