Russian figure skater wows crowd at Olympic qualifier. Bares his soul and brings audience to tears

Unlike Adelia Petrosyan, Petr Gumennik had experience in adult international competitions, but it probably didn’t calm his nerves much before performing in Beijing. The 23-year-old from St. Petersburg, who had never won the Russian Championship, earned the right to represent the country in the Olympics. Petr delivered a breathtaking performance in the short program, captivating the audience and leaving them in tears.