Figure Skaters from Russian Federation

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  • Alexandra Trusova

    Occupation: Figure Skater

    Alexandra "Sasha" Trusova (born June 23, 2004) is a prominent Russian figure skater known for her revolutionary impact on the technical side of women's singles skating. Often referred to by her nickname, "The Quad Queen," she is celebrated for her unprecedented jumping ability.

    Career Highlights and Achievements

    Trusova has achieved numerous "firsts" in international competition, including:

    Olympic Silver Medalist: Earned at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, where she became the first woman to land five quadruple jumps in a single free skate.

    Technical Pioneer: The first female skater to land the quadruple Lutz, quadruple flip, and quadruple toe loop in competition.

    World & European Success: She is the 2021 World bronze medalist and a two-time European medalist (silver in 2022, bronze in 2020).

    Junior Dominance: A two-time World Junior Champion (2018, 2019).

    Current Status (2026)

    Following the 2022 Olympics, Trusova took a break from competitive skating, during which she performed in various ice shows. Recent reports from early 2026 indicate that she has returned to structured training under coach Eteri Tutberidze with plans to return to competition for the upcoming seasons, aiming for the 2030 Olympics.

    In her personal life, she married fellow figure skater Makar Ignatov in August 2024 and gave birth to their son in August 2025. She has noted that she returned to the ice just nine days after giving birth to stay active and prepare for her comeback.

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  • Kamila Valieva

    Occupation: 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.

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