Zagitova Held Over Two Hours at Doping Control Following WC Performance

© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankAlina Zagitova of Russia performs her free program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Milan.
Alina Zagitova of Russia performs her free program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Milan. - Sputnik International
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The Olympic sensation's day had been already ruined after a disappointing showing in Milan, where she fell three times during her free routine, only managing to garner fifth place.

Alina Zagitova's bid for a sweep of all the major titles in her first senior season was cut short at the World Championships in Milan, but the 15-year-old figure skater still got the special treatment Russian athletes have "enjoyed" over the past few years.

"I stayed there until three in the morning, in the end I just calmed down and sort of made my peace with it," Zagitova said according to FFKKR (Figure Skating Federation of Russia). "In the morning, I woke up, cried some more, and then I realized tears won't help."

READ MORE: Russian Figure Skater Zagitova's Coach Explains Failure at World Competition

She said her failure wasn't caused by nerves: "I've had many experiences where I botched the first jump, and then completed the routine cleanly, I wouldn't say I relaxed or got upset, gave up."

Zagitova shot into the spotlight at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, coming back home with a gold and a silver.

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