She started her career as figure skater and but after an injury she became a curler and lead Russian national curling team in 2014 Sochi Olympics.
She just narrowly missed playing for gold the first time, losing to Team Japan on the very last shot of the 2016 semifinal.
After defeating Canada’s Chelsea Carey for her 3rd straight bronze, she spoke of feeling encouraged by getting closer to the gold or silver each time, and hopes 2017 and 2018 will be her years.
