The Ukrainian arrived in the final of the European Figure Skating Championship

After a short program that was held on January 24, Ivan Ivan, 17, Shmuratko took 19th place, which allowed him to qualify for the final of the men's competition . Figure Skating at the European Figure Skating Championships

Twenty-four freestyle athletes from 37 participants who participated in the short program are admitted to the free program. Of course, the 19th position will not allow Shmuratko to take part in the fight for the medal.

The champion's favorite, six-time European champion, two-time world champion and Olympic bronze medalist, the Spanish Javier Fernandez takes only third place.

Javier Fernandez confirmed the information regarding the completion of his career. Photo: Kateryna Slipchenko

It was reported that after the end of the European Championship, Fernandez, 27, had completed his sports career. So for him in principle and set a record: seven wins in a row. Currently, the leader of the competition was the Russian Mikhail Kolyada, known not only as a good technician, but also as an unstable skater. Thus, the results of simple competitions are unpredictable. Men will play medals on Saturday, January 26th.

Tonight, the first series of awards will consist of bets. Recall that Ukraine does not participate in this type of competition.

The European Championship continues in Minsk (Belarus). On the eve of the Ukrainian singles, Anastasiya Gore scored the last of the short program and left the competition.