Ladies' Figure Skating Finals Results
The Dramatic Ladies' Figure Skating Finals in 11 Pictures
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There was one thing everyone knew going in to the ladies' figure skating finals: reigning Olympic champ Yuna Kim from South Korea was the one to beat. But who would do it? Would it be 15-year-old Russian Julia Lipnitskaia, who dominated the team competition? American underdog Gracie Gold, who had the perfect name? Or Italian veteran Carolina Kostner, who considered retiring after the Vancouver Games in British Columbia, Canada? Turns out it was none of them. Russian skater Adelina Sotnikova, 17, came out of nowhere to take home the gold. The dramatic free skate finals will air on NBC primetime tonight, but experience it now with these 11 pics.
Despite the loud support of the crowd, 15-year-old Russian Julia Lipnitskaia went down.
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Italian Carolina Kostner, 27, gave a triumphant performance to secure the bronze.
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Next up was Russian Adelina Sotnikova, 17, who waved to the judges and crowd during her program.
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With the support of the crowd, Adelina gave a commanding and graceful performance.
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American favorite Gracie Gold took the ice, but found herself on it after a fall.
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Gracie regained her composure and gave a beautiful performance.
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Fellow American Ashley Wagner brought her game face.
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South Korean figure skating queen Yuna Kim skated last.
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Yuna was also elegant and artistic.
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Yuna waited for her scores, but it wasn't enough.
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Adelina Sotnikova took her spot at the podium.
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