Kamila Valieva - Figure Skater
Age: 19
Country: Russian Federation Occupations:
Figure Skater
Kamila Valieva (born April 26, 2006) is a world-renowned Russian figure skater recognized for her technical difficulty and record-breaking performances. She is of Volga Tatar ethnicity and originally from Kazan, but moved to Moscow at a young age to pursue elite training.
Career Highlights
Technical Pioneer: She made history as the first woman to land a quadruple jump at the Olympic Games during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
World Records: She has set multiple world records in the women's short program, free skate, and total score.
Major Titles: Her achievements include being the 2020 Junior World Champion and the 2021 Rostelecom Cup and Skate Canada champion.
Recent Developments
Doping Controversy: Her career was significantly impacted by a positive test for the banned substance trimetazidine, which was revealed during the 2022 Olympics. This led to her disqualification from several events and a four-year suspension backdated to December 2021.
Return to Competition: Following the expiration of her ban in December 2025, the now 19-year-old Valieva returned to competitive skating in January 2026, appearing at the Russian Jumping Championships in Moscow.
Current Status: While she has resumed competing domestically in Russia, she is not participating in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.