“I think it’s fine to compare, but there’s no need to say they’re worse. That seems strange to me. I believe everyone deserved their wins and podium finishes.” Alexandra Trusova on the results of the women’s event at the 2026 Olympics

Olympic silver medalist Alexandra Trusova commented on the results of the 2026 Milan Olympics, emphasizing that current skaters should not be considered inferior to those from previous years and that all medalists deserved their achievements.

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Alexandra Trusova, the 2022 Olympic silver medalist, shared her thoughts on the results of the women’s figure skating event at the 2026 Milan Olympics. Here’s a translation of her comments.

The gold medal was won by American Alysa Liu, with Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto taking silver and Ami Nakai earning bronze.

“Q: How do you feel about people comparing the women’s skaters at the 2026 Olympics to your program from the 2022 Games?

Alexandra Trusova: Oh. Honestly, I don’t feel any particular way. Of course, it’s nice, but I believe everyone deserved their wins and podium finishes – they worked for four years for this. It’s a different time. Why not compare to 2014 or 2018? What’s the difference? That was then, this is now.

I think it’s fine to compare, but there’s no need to say they’re worse. That seems strange to me. These athletes worked hard and earned their medals.

Q: Did you watch the 2026 Olympics? If so, whose performance did you like?

Alexandra Trusova: I don’t usually judge the women, but among the men, Shaidorov skated very well, definitely. Objectively, the others couldn’t handle the nerves.”

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