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Russians get 1st gold thanks to 15-year-old figure skater Zagitova

Edges out friend and training partner Evgenia Medvedeva for top podium spot

By BARRY WILNER, Associated Press
Published: February 22, 2018, 11:30pm
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Alina Zagitova of the Olympic Athletes of Russia performs during the women's free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018.
Alina Zagitova of the Olympic Athletes of Russia performs during the women's free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Photo Gallery

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