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Stephen Gogolev’s Comeback Peaks with First National Title, Olympic Dream Within Reach

Stephen Gogolev’s Comeback Peaks with First National Title, Olympic Dream Within Reach

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): After years of injury setbacks and uncertainty, Stephen Gogolev has scripted a powerful comeback by winning his first Canadian men’s figure skating title, placing himself on the verge of Olympic selection. The 21-year-old Toronto native topped the podium at the Canadian figure skating championships on Saturday, delivering a commanding free skate that underscored his return to top form. Skating to Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Gogolev landed two quadruple jumps along with seven clean triples, earning 175.90 points in the free program. Combined with his strong short program, he finished with a total score…
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