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Figure skater Andrew Torgashev on family in Ukraine & grandfather's support
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October 30, 2025
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1:59Now PlayingAmerican figure skater Andrew Torgashev gets emotional discussing his Ukrainian family living in Odessa amid ongoing conflict. His grandparents, aunt, and uncle continue to endure air raids, power outages, and water shortages, yet they remain resilient and find joy in life.
Andrew reflects on how his grandfather has been his biggest supporter since he was 8 years old, traveling to every junior nationals competition despite his age. The bond they share as athletes—his grandfather played soccer—makes Andrew's Olympic pursuit deeply personal. He participated in charity skating shows to raise funds and awareness for Ukraine, and dreams of the day his grandparents can watch him compete on the Olympic team.
In this clip, Andrew shares how his family's struggles put figure skating in perspective, calling competition "a walk in the park" compared to what they endure daily. Their strength motivates him to make his Olympic dream a reality.
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