PRAGUE : Belgium’s Nina Pinzarrone delivered one of the standout stories of the 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, clinching her first ever Worlds medal, a bronze, and setting a career-best score despite battling injury all season long.
At the O2 Arena, the 19-year-old’s free skate propelled her from fifth place after the short program into the medal positions, earning her a personal best that captured headlines and hearts in equal measure.
“It’s surreal,” Pinzarrone said after the podium ceremony. “I’ve fought through pain for months to be here — and to stand on the Worlds podium feels unbelievable.”
Numbers That Tell the Story
Bronze Medal — Pinzarrone’s first at the World Championships.
Career-Best Score — Her total marked the highest of her competitive life.
Moved Up Two Spots — From 5th after the short program to 3rd overall.
Her podium finish punctuated a season marked by setbacks and physical challenges — making this achievement not just a medal, but a symbol of resilience.
“After everything this year, this moment means the world to me,” she added, visibly emotional.
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