Russian women Evgeniya Medvedev and Alina Zagitova in a short program in figure skating performed powerfully, setting two world records in points in 10 minutes. Such an event angered the Americans. The ESPN publication tried to understand the reasons for the high results of our athletes and accused them of putting pressure on judges. According to journalists, coaches have studied the work of the judiciary system and have specially prepared programs for it. Russian skaters perform complex jumps only in the second part of the performance, while the remaining participants distribute these elements evenly. It turns out that judges are exposed to emotional pressure and can not put low scores. The edition nevertheless specifies, that in official rules nothing is told about it.

American coach Tom Zakraisek said that to make the same program as Russia is very difficult and athletes can not withstand such a load. "Your heart rate reaches 115, you have lactic acid muscles by the end of the program. Jump and jump well, when you're tired, it's very difficult, "he added.. Zakraisek believes that the Russians have been specially trained to gain the advantage in competitions. Alina Zagitova and Evgeny Medvedev after the short program go on the first and second places respectively. The fate of the medals will be decided in an arbitrary program on February 23.