Yulia Lipnitskaya
Figure skater with Olympic team gold medal
Born
June 5th, 1998
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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This athlete achieved international recognition in figure skating. At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, won a gold medal as part of the Russian team in the team event. Lipnitskaya became the youngest female skater to win a gold medal in the Olympic Games at the age of 15. She is also noted for her performances at the European Championships, where she secured gold in 2014, becoming the youngest to do so. Throughout her career, she garnered attention for her artistry and technical skills on the ice, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the sport.
Won team gold at the 2014 Winter Olympics
Secured gold at the 2014 European Championships
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