11 Facts About Nikita Katsalapov

1.

Nikita Gennadyevich Katsalapov is a Russian ice dancer.

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On May 22,2022, Nikita proposed to his ice dancing partner Victoria Sinitsina.

3.

On October 2,2022, Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov officially became husband and wife.

4.

Nikita Katsalapov was paired with Elena Ilinykh by Irina Lobacheva and Ilia Averbukh, who were the team's first coaches.

5.

Nikita Katsalapov had a serious error on the twizzles and they placed fifth in the short dance.

6.

On 4 April 2014, Nikita Katsalapov confirmed to Ilinykh that he wanted to end their partnership.

7.

Two days after the World Championships, Nikita Katsalapov received a surgery on his right shoulder.

8.

Nikita Katsalapov said they were "not pleased with our performance today", and hoped that they would show improvement the following week.

9.

Nikita Katsalapov said they looked forward to showing their "very best" at the Grand Prix Final.

10.

Nikita Katsalapov subsequently indicated that both had contracted COVID-19, with his being a mild case while hers was "severe" and damaged her lungs.

11.

Nikita Katsalapov became the first skater to win two gold medals in the team event.