Polina Edmunds
American figure skater and Olympian
Born
May 18th, 1998
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed in figure skating at an elite level, representing the United States. Achieved recognition by winning the silver medal at the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Participated in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where finished in 9th place. Contributed to the sport through performances in various championships and exhibitions.
Won silver at the 2014 U.S. Championships
Competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics
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