Elena Kostyleva struggles at Grushman Memorial ahead of Russian Junior Championships

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Elena Kostyleva, once Russia's top junior figure skater, finished ninth at the Grushman Memorial after multiple falls in her free skate. Kostyleva's performance included three falls in the free skate, resulting in a score of 119.11 for that segment and an overall total of 188.45. This followed a stronger short program where she placed second. The article suggests Kostyleva's recent struggles may be linked to personal turmoil, including a brief departure from her training academy and her mother's involvement, ahead of the Russian Junior Championships on February 4.


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