Herboldt – on the two Valieva sequences: “I don’t remember anything like that, to be honest”

Bronze medalist from the Czech Republic 2009 Katharina Gerboldt told that she does not remember precedents such as the Olympic champion Kamila Valieva on the stage of the Russian Grand Prix in Kazan, who performed two sequences during the free program.

Olympic champion Valieva, who was in the lead after the short program, fell in the free program while performing a quadruple sheepskin coat, and also performed two sequences, which is prohibited by the regulations, and ultimately became fourth with a score of 213.59 points. Sofia Muravyova took first place.

— It’s a shame that Valieva only got fourth place. But it’s sport, it happens. There are successful seasons and unsuccessful seasons. She has repeatedly said that Camila is currently going through a difficult teenage period. Unfortunately, he hasn’t bypassed anyone yet. We need to support her now as she fights, continues to train and perform. This commands respect. I wish him good luck and patience.

— Two sequences were authorized in Valieva’s program. How is this possible, in your opinion?

—I don’t remember anything like that, to be honest. But I don’t think people with such experience and professionalism could have made such an accidental mistake,” Gerboldt told .