“The growth spurt did not prevent me from mastering the elements” – figure skater Semkov

Figure skater Alexander Semkov said he grew 12 centimeters in a year, but the growth spurt didn’t stop him from mastering the elements.

Semkov took second place at the Russian Junior Grand Prix stage in Samara. Nikita Malyutin won, Kirill Nozdrevatykh took third place.

— It’s very nice, it’s my first medal in such a serious start. My short program is very lyrical, about love. The free program is a very powerful program for men. Thanks to the coaches for the preparation and support, they are always with me, I have grown a lot in a year, 12 centimeters. “I didn’t feel any growth, I was even better in the elements. My idol among Russian figure skaters is Dima Aliyev, and among foreigners, Nathan Chen,” reports correspondent, reporting Semkov’s words.