"I don't feel any pressure at the Olympics. I like to separate myself from everyone"

Adelia Petrosyan skated the short program at the Olympics with very solid scores — 72.89. Of course, in its optimal form, it could have received higher grades, but the rental was good. All the non-jumping elements turned out to be on the fourth level, there were no short jumps. The bonuses are decent, especially if we recall the scores of Peter Gumennik, who was given cons by three judges for a clean spin in the short. The components are also not bad — everything is above 8. There were disturbances related to her physical and moral condition. But everything turned out to be much better than expected.

Adelia took fifth place and will start in the free skate in the last warm-up. Before the Russians were suspended, such a result would have been deplorable for our skaters, but not now. She is separated from the first line by almost 6 points, from the second — five, from the third — four. This can be played in an arbitrary game. However, it should be noted that Amber Glenn, who is on the 13th line, is only five points behind Adelia. The density is the highest. After making her debut at the Games, Petrosyan smilingly answered questions from about two dozen journalists, including American ones. However, only a couple of questions were asked in English.

"It's easier when there are a lot of familiar people around"

— How did it feel?

— Very calm. I really enjoyed my rental. And I hope that all the viewers enjoyed it too.

— Even psychologically, everything was calm, weren't you worried?

"Not today. Since this is my first Olympic Games, so far I don't feel any strong pressure. Which is strange (smiles). Let's see how it goes in the free program.

— How much does the presence of Daniil Gleikhengauz help?

— When I found out that Daniil Markovich had received accreditation, I was very happy. It's easier when there are a lot of familiar people around. You feel more support, a sense of protection. He helped and set me up before the rental. I think he was even more nervous than I was. I'm glad I didn't let him down either.

— Good scores?

— Yes, they are good. In principle, that's what I was thinking about — between 72 and 74, it turned out in the middle.

— And how much did you wish for in total for the short and free programs?

— You know I won't answer (laughs).

— There were very unexpected results in men's skating and in doubles. Did it affect you in any way?

- no. Each sport is judged differently, and each athlete performs in his own way. My main task was just to go out and do my thing.

"We made a choice in favor of stability"

— Have you considered the triple Axel?

— We considered it. And it's only been the last four days that I haven't entered it. We made a choice in favor of stability, my form, preparation, and condition. We discussed everything, weighed it, and made this decision together. I hope it was correct.

— Is nothing bothering you right now?

"Not right now.

— What was the main advice from Peter Gumennik? You seemed to be communicating.

— He supported me, we don't advise each other. Every athlete has their own mindset.

— How is the atmosphere in the Olympic village?

"I don't live there." It's more convenient for us to get there, 10 minutes walk to the arena. I feel comfortable living in the same room with my mom, I doubt she would have been allowed into the Olympic Village.

— So you're walking to the arena?

— By taxi. But I walk back from training.

"They recognize you, don't they?"

— It's a little different here. For example, in China, if they find out, they just attack. Here, I know by the look when someone recognizes me, and only a few come up and ask carefully.

— Is there already a clear understanding of the free program?

— I will try to have fun in the free skate and try to do my job. The coaches and I have already discussed what kind of content there will be.

— How interesting and important is it to compete with athletes like Kaori Sakamoto and Amber Glenn?

— To be honest, there is no sense of competition with them yet. Somehow we're so separated from them that we haven't even seen them yet (laughs). But, of course, I will be very pleased to be with them and perform.

— Is it hard to start in the first warm-up?

— I sometimes got into the first warm-up in Russia by drawing lots, but I don't see anything wrong with that. Moreover, there is a plus — I finished earlier. I'll have more time to rest.

— Is there any pressure due to the fact that you represent our country here?

— I haven't crossed paths with anyone here, and in general, I like to separate myself from everyone here and in Russia and warm up in my corner and be with my coaches. So I don't feel any pressure anyway.