Petrosian could contend for medal after strong free skate well ahead of favorites
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MILAN (AP) — It’s not often that the second figure skater on the ice in a Winter Olympic competition is must-see viewing. Adeliia Petrosian is different. The 18-year-old Russian, who was expected to contend for a gold medal, had only competed in one senior event outside her homeland before Tuesday’s short program, resulting in one of the lowest seedings and a position near the top of the start list. Even though she was skating around three hours before the other top contenders, Petrosian was greeted by cheers from devoted fans holding...