In the middle of the show, some may feel sorry for Antikainen, who reportedly stated a childhood desire of becoming a “ice princess,” according to Reduxx Magazine, a “pro-woman, pro-child safeguarding platform.”
Prior to the championships, Antikainen practiced on the ice for five hours per week, demonstrating his commitment to the sport.
Before the disastrous performance, Antikainen participated in a number of domestic and international events, according to Skating Finland.
‘Just be you’ was the theme for the ISU European Figure Skating Championships opening ceremony.
