Tribute to Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, an Olympic figure skater who died after falling from a window

The 20-year-old Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, who died in Moscow, was recognized.

Although the cause of Ms. Alexandrovskaya’s death is not yet known, reports in Russia say that she died after falling out of a window on Friday.

Ms. Alexandrovskaya was born in Russia, but was granted Australian citizenship in 2016 and competed with her skating partner Harley Windsor for her adoptive country at the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.

The couple won the 2017 Junior World Championship.

Ms. Alexandrovskaya, known as Katia, retired from sports in February after a series of injuries.

Mr. Windsor, Australia’s first indigenous athlete to take part in the Winter Olympics, said he was “devastated” by news of the death of his former skate partner.

“Words can’t describe how I feel right now. I’m devastated and sick about Katia’s sad and sudden death,” he said in an Instagram post.

“I can never forget the amount we achieved during our partnership and will always be close to my heart.”

Ian Chesterman, chief de mission of the Australian team in Pyeongchang, said: “It is extremely sad to lose Katia, who was a lively and talented person and an incredible athlete.

“She was calm and humble in her manner, but incredibly determined to be the best that she could be. Life since the games has not been easy for her, and this is another timely reminder of how fragile life is.”

Geoff Lipshut, managing director of the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia, said Ms. Alexandrovskaya has a special place in the country’s sports history.

“Katia and Harley were Australia’s first figure skating champions,” he said. “She came to Australia to fulfill her sporting dreams.

“My thoughts are with Katia’s family in Russia, Harley and the skating community in Australia.

“I will remember Katia as a young person with great talent and remarkable potential.”