Alina Zagitova
Figure skater and Olympic gold medalist
Born
May 18th, 2002
23 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Born in 2002, the athlete achieved significant success in figure skating, capturing the Olympic gold medal in 2018 at the Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang. This accomplishment made her the first female figure skater to win Olympic gold after a successful short program that included a historic quad jump. She also won the World Championship title in 2019 and several Grand Prix events, showcasing exceptional talent in both technical skills and artistic interpretation.
Won Olympic gold medal in 2018
Claimed World Championship title in 2019
Secured multiple Grand Prix victories
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