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mo4ch:>Russian figure skating prodigy Trusova nominated for top European award | Mo4ch News

Promising Russian figure-skater Alexandra Trusova has been shortlisted for the final of the Winter Piotr Nurowski Prize, an award given to the best European young athlete chosen by the European Olympic Committees (EOC) panel.

The European NOCs have expressed their preference, naming the five finalists who will run for Best Winter European Young Athlete. Girls are again favored with four names: Magdalena Egger (AUT), Alpine Skiing; Annika Sophie Morgan (GER), Snowboard; Alexandra Trusova (RUS), Figure Skating; Petra Rusnakova (SVK), Short Track. The only boy is Attila Talabos (HUN), Short Track,” the EOC said in a statement. 

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The winner will be announced during a two-day EOC seminar, which will run from May 18 to 19 in Vienna, Austria. All five finalists will receive financial prizes aimed at supporting their sports careers, and can be used for training and educational purposes.

The winner is expected to be given €15,000 ($16,800), while the runner-up and third-place finisher will be awarded €8,000 ($8,960) and €5,000 ($5,600) respectively.

The 14-year-old Russian shot to fame in 2017 when she claimed her maiden world junior title, becoming the first female skater to land a quadruple jump at an international event.

In March, Trusova confirmed her status as the best junior skater by winning yet another world championship, delivering an immaculate performance in her free program.
Next season, the talented athlete will be eligible to take part in senior competitions.


Source : RT - Daily news

Russian figure skating prodigy Trusova nominated for top European award

Russian figure skating prodigy Trusova nominated for top European award