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Olympic Gold Medalist to Miss Figure Skating World Championships

Olympic Gold Medalist to Miss Figure Skating World Championships

Summary

Olympic gold medalist Mikhail Shairodov from Kazakhstan will not compete in the upcoming Figure Skating World Championships in Prague. He decided to take a break after winning a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan. Other top skaters, including Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu from the USA, will participate.

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Shairodov won a gold medal in men's figure skating at the Winter Olympics.
  • He will not compete in the World Championships due to a break after the Olympics.
  • The World Championships are scheduled for March in Prague.
  • The competition has four disciplines: men's and women's individual, pairs, and ice dancing.
  • Team USA's Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu will defend their titles at the event.
  • The International Skating Union provided the entry list for the men's individual competition.

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