Alina Zagitova continues to break her own records in figure skating. Yes, she had falls and injuries, but thanks to perseverance, she continues to conquer new heights.
The future figure skating star Zagitova Alina Ilnazovna was born on May 18, 2002 in the city of Izhevsk. The girl has a younger sister who is engaged in figure skating. Alina's dad is the coach of the ice hockey team. Father and daughter often attended various matches together. The girl's mother has nothing to do with sports, but really wanted to become a figure skater. Alina started skating at the age of 5, her parents supported the young talent in every possible way.
Ice skating career
From the age of 7, Zagitova began to professionally practice figure skating in her hometown. Thanks to her strength of will and hard work, she achieved good results. She was repeatedly called a young talent.
Since 2015, Alina, along with her grandmother, moved to Moscow, where she continued intensive training. The girl tried to get "under the wing" of Eteri Tutberidze. But the first time, their relationship did not work out. Only after a while she managed to achieve the location of the eminent coach.
An important event turned out to be the Russian figure skating competition in 2016, where Zagitova announced herself by showing complex elements. It was only 9th place.
In 2016, in Marseille, at the junior finals, Alina took first place. Although she arrived at the competition one day later than the others. And this motivated her even more to win.
In 2016, at the Russian Championship, Zagitova took only second place. She was bypassed by figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva. Alina became a real discovery and everyone remembered a complex and professionally prepared program. In the same year, the girl received the title of master of sports.
In 2018, Zagitova became the European champion. She conquered everyone and even bypassed Evgenia Medvedeva. The famous Alexander Zhulin said that the girl has a huge talent, she is able to achieve great success in figure skating.
Alina also took part in other competitions, taking prizes. She delights everyone with energy and hot ardor, which is able to “melt the ice”. But it is worth paying tribute to her hard work and will to win.
Personal life
For a long time Zagitova dreamed of a dog of the Akita Inu breed. She received it as a gift from the Japanese Association after the Korean Olympics. Alina also has a cat and two chinchillas at home. The girl lives with her grandmother in a one-room apartment in Moscow. Her parents stayed to work in Izhevsk.
In 2018, Alina became the Olympic figure skating champion. There were rumors about the girl's romance with hockey player Kirill Kaprizov. But the gossip remained speculation, no further developments followed.
Zagitova continues to break her own records in figure skating. Yes, she had falls and injuries, but thanks to perseverance, she continues to conquer new heights. Many predict her a great future in this sport. And Alina is not going to stop there, continuing to work hard.
