The Australian Olympic Committee has confirmed the death of former world junior pairs figure skating champion Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya in Moscow. "She came to Australia to fulfill her sporting dreams. "The preliminary cause of death is suicide," the state-run TASS agency said, citing a law enforcement source.Alexandrovskaya was born in Russia but in 2016 obtained Australian citizenship and competed for her adopted country at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics with skating partner Harley Windsor.The pair won the 2017 world junior title. "Alexandrovskaya and Windsor finished 18th in Pyeonchang.Olympic Winter Institute of Australia chief executive Geoff Lipshut said Alexandrovskaya had a special place in Australia's winter sport history and together with Mr Windsor, the pair were Australia's first figure skating world champions, winning junior titles in 2017.The International Skating Union (ISU) said it was "shocked" by the news of her death. Alexandrovskaya retired from the sport in February due to injuries. "She was quiet and humble in her manner but incredibly determined to be the best she could be. "Be in the know. "Katia's death is another blow to our winter sports community who is still reeling from our loss of Chumpy Pullin. Alexandrovskaya retired from the sport in February after suffering several injuries. "We offer our deepest sympathies to her family, friends and teammates and mourn this tragic loss. Life since the Games has not been easy for her and this is another timely reminder of just how fragile life is. I will remember Katia as a young person of great talent and remarkable potential. This was reported to TASS on Saturday by … Alexandrovskaya retired from the sport in February after sustaining several injuries. "Katia was an important member of our team in Pyeongchang, who loved the opportunity to compete with Harley and embraced her time in the Australian Olympic Team. The Russian News Agency TASS reported Saturday that the body of the 20-year-old skater was found near a house in the city center of Moscow. World champion among juniors in figure skating Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya committed suicide in Moscow. "Katia and Harley were Australia's first figure skating world champions," Lipshut said. "The news today is so sad, my thoughts are with Katia's family in Russia, Harley and the skating community in Australia. ... in February after sustaining several injuries. Doctor counts more.ACLU sues over U.S. border policy of expelling migrant childrenFlorida high school sports approved to return this fallR. She and Windsor also announced the end of their partnership. Australian former world junior pairs figure skating champion Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya has died in Moscow aged 20.Alexandrovskaya was born in Russia, but in 2016 obtained Australian citizenship and competed for her adopted country in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang with skating partner Harley Windsor. 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