Yulia Lipnitskaya of Russia finishes her figure skating team ladies' free skating at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 9, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Russia claimed it's first gold medal at the Sochi Olympics on Sunday but might have won something even bigger after unveiling a budding superstar who could achieve something the politicians have failed.
At just 15, Julia Lipnitskaya has announced her arrival as the new darling of women's figure skating by helping Russia win gold in the inaugural team event.
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