Russian skaters Gusev and Ovchinnikov won the stage of the ISU Junior Grand Prix
Russians Taisiya Guseva and Daniil Ovchinnik, performing in pairs skating, became the winners of the Junior Grand Prix of the International Skating Union (ISU) in Ankara. On the sum of two programs skaters scored 196.91 points.
Russians Taisiya Guseva and Daniil Ovchinnik, performing in pairs skating, became the winners of the Junior Grand Prix of the International Skating Union (ISU) in Ankara. On the sum of two programs skaters scored 196.91 points.
The silver medal was won by their compatriots Polina Shesheleva and Yegor Karnaukhov (190.79 points). In August, the pair finished first at the stage in Xi'an. The skaters qualified for the final of the Junior Grand Prix, which will be held in Chongqing in December. The top three were closed by Spaniards Anita Mapelli and Noah Quesada Grau (154.07).
Taisiya Guseva is 14 years old, Daniil Ovchinnikov is 18. They are bronze medalists of the championship of Russia among juniors in 2026, winners and prize-winners of the stages of the Junior Grand Prix of the country.
The tournament in Ankara will end on September 19. From this season, ISU allows Russian and Belarusian skaters to participate in international competitions in a neutral status.
Arnold Kabanov
