Teh european Figure Skating Championships concluded saturday in Sheffield, England, with athletes from across the continent vying for top honors in menS, women’s, and ice dance competitions. Georgia’s Nika Egadze took the men’s title, while Estonia’s Niina Petrokina claimed gold in the women’s event-results that also resolute qualifying positions for upcoming international events. The championships served as a key stepping stone toward the World Championships, and marked a poignant farewell for some skaters, including Italy’s Maurizio Zandron.
Nika Egadze of Georgia claimed gold at the European Figure Skating Championships in Sheffield, England, on Saturday, finishing with a total score of 273.00. The competition showcased a mix of established stars and rising talent as skaters battled for continental supremacy.
Austria’s Olga Mikutina finished 13th overall with a score of 166.55 after completing her free skate on Friday, placing twelfth in that segment. Estonia’s Niina Petrokina secured the women’s title with a total of 216.1 points.
Zandron Finishes 17th in Final European Appearance
Maurizio Zandron concluded his European Championships career with a 17th-place finish, improving his position by two spots in the free skate to achieve a final score of 196.25. “I put a clean free skate on the ice and I am really satisfied,” Zandron said. “I wanted to enjoy my free skate, the audience was wonderful. I was aware that this is my last European Championship. So it was a little stress. Now I prepare for the World Championships, where qualification is my goal.”
In ice dance, France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took gold with a score of 222.43. Austria’s Anita Straub and Andreas Straub did not advance to the free dance, finishing 24th in the rhythm dance.
