Russia’s triumph in the pairs skating event at the World Figure Skating Championships was somewhat marred by the controversial behavior of Aleksandra Boikova, who directed caustic remarks at her own coach after winning bronze.
The Russian skater, who was visibly upset by her third-place finish, reacted angrily to the fact that she and her partner had been overshadowed by their teammates and training partners, Anastasia Mishina, 19, and Aleksandr Galliamov, 21, who sensationally claimed gold on their senior debut at the championships.
After receiving the scores from judges…
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