What happened to Yagudin?
Yagudin was diagnosed with a congenital hip disorder after the Olympic season. He was advised by doctors to stay off the ice for several months. Yagudin chose not to follow this advice and competed at 2002 Skate America. He won the short program, but withdrew due to his injury before the next segment.
Who is better Yagudin or Plushenko?
Yagudin won three World Championships in a row but was unseated by Plushenko in 2001. Plushenko lost to Yagudin twice in the European Championships but then later won. Add in the fact that Yagudin’s coach abandoned him to train Plushenko, and it’s easy to see why the Russian skaters developed their unfriendly rivalry.
Why did Alexei Yagudin retire?
A congenital hip disorder forced Yagudin to call an early end to his competitive career in the fall of 2002.
What was wrong with Alexei Yagudin 1998 Olympics?
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Alexei Yagudin has been through tougher times in his career. At the 1998 Olympics, he finished fifth despite a bout with pneumonia. So a foot injury before the World Figure Skating Championships shouldnt be such a big deal.
How old is Alexei Yagudin?
41 years (March 18, 1980)
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When did Alexei Yagudin retire?
2003
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What is Yagudin doing to advance the sport?
Yagudin is also committed to advancing the sport in his own way. In June, he opened an ice skating center in Minsk, Belarus, and has plans to set up others in Moscow later this year. The three-time European champion is focused on organizing and establishing a system in these schools with the trusted team he has in place.
What happened to Yagudin in the 2000s?
Yagudin struggled at the beginning of the 1999–2000 season. He withdrew from the 1999–2000 Grand Prix Final due to a knee injury, and then lost to Plushenko at the Russian Championships and 2000 European Championships. At the 2000 World Championships, he won his third consecutive world title.
What is Alexei Yagudin up to these days?
At age 39, Yagudin has not lost the boyish grin that won over a legion of fans in his heyday, and he remains as ambitious today as he was when competing at the highest level of the sport. Though figure skating still plays a major role in the life of Alexei Yagudin, it is just one of many professional pursuits on his busy agenda these days.
What has changed to Yagudin since Salt Lake City?
So much has changed in the life of the decorated champion since that magical night in Salt Lake City. At age 39, Yagudin has not lost the boyish grin that won over a legion of fans in his heyday, and he remains as ambitious today as he was when competing at the highest level of the sport.