Medvedeva on Gumenik and Petrosyan's performance at the Olympics:
- We're returning from Milan. There are so many emotions. Yes, of course, we all went there hoping for medals. And I know how much the guys wanted this. But given the situation our figure skaters found themselves in, they're leaving without awards – but with their heads held high. And that's sometimes more valuable than any medal.
In my opinion, Petr Gumenik should have been on the podium. I'm genuinely impressed with his performances and the way he held himself. Despite all the pressure and injustice he had to face, he maintained his dignity, concentration, and showed a high level of skating. Honestly – I'm not sure I could have handled the nerves in his situation. Petya and his entire team – you're all amazing. You've done an incredible job, and it was evident in every move.
Adelia Petrosyan is a separate source of pride. The colossal pressure, huge expectations, the press that was already "awarding" gold... It's incredibly difficult to step onto the ice against such a backdrop. But Adelia managed it. She showed character, strength, and decent skating. Yes, things didn't quite work out in the free program, and she was a bit unlucky. But she had every chance of being in the top three, and that's a fact. This girl has a great future. And I'll always be here for her.
Zhenya also had a lot of admiration for how Alyssa handled the pressure:
