Olympic champion Sotnikova to skip world championships
MOSCOW (AP) — Olympic champion Adelina Sotnikova will not compete at next month's world figure skating championships.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Olympic champion Adelina Sotnikova will not compete at next month's world figure skating championships.
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