Artem Gritsaenko and Elizaveta Osokina at the Russian Championships: equipment hiccup and recovery

During the pair free skate at the Russian Championships, Artem Gritsaenko and Elizaveta Osokina faced an unusual interruption when Gritsaenko’s laces snapped, forcing a brief pause in their program. The moment tested the team’s poise and resilience as they navigated the hiccup with composure, choosing to reset their routines rather than push through a shaky section. In the wake of the delay, the skaters were allotted three minutes to address the equipment issue, a window they used to secure the boot and ensure the rest of their performance would run smoothly. The team’s attempt to recover was a reminder of the constant vigilance required in figure skating, where the smallest equipment problem can alter the flow of a program. The eventual result reflected a solid performance despite the setback, with the duo earning 127.23 points for their free skate and a total score of 202.91 points for the event.