Evgenia Medvedeva is a retired competitive Russian figure skater renowned for her remarkable achievements on the ice. She made her senior national debut at the 2012 Russian Championships, where she showcased her potential by finishing eighth. Her international career took off during the 2013-2014 season when she won gold at two ISU Junior Grand Prix events and earned a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships, establishing herself as a formidable competitor in junior figure skating.

Transitioning to senior competitions, Medvedeva achieved unprecedented success during the 2015-2016 season. She became the first ladies’ singles skater to win the World Championships the year after winning the Junior title, clinching gold at both the 2016 and 2017 World Championships. Her performances were characterized by technical precision and artistry, earning her multiple world records, including the first female skater to surpass the 80-point mark in the short program and the 160-point mark in free skating.

Medvedeva’s career continued to flourish as she secured a silver medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, contributing to her legacy as one of the sport’s greats. She also won numerous titles, including two European Championships and two Grand Prix Finals, demonstrating her consistency and excellence in competitive figure skating.

After a successful career, Medvedeva announced her retirement in 2021 due to a chronic back injury. Her influence on the sport remains significant, inspiring future generations of skaters with her groundbreaking achievements and dedication to figure skating.