Alina Zagitova continues to break her own records in figure skating. Yes, she had falls and injuries, but thanks to her persistence, she continues to conquer new peaks.
The future star of figure skating 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 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, at the age of 5, went on skates, her parents strongly supported the young talent.
Skater career
From the age of 7, Zagitova began professionally engaged in figure skating in her hometown. Thanks to her willpower and hard work, she achieved good results. She was repeatedly called 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 went wrong. Only after a while she managed to get the location of the eminent coach.
An important event was 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 final, Alina took first place. Although she arrived at the competition one day later than the rest. And this motivated her even more to win.
In 2016, Zagitova took only second place at the Russian Championship. She was circumvented by the figure skater Evgenia Medvedev. Alina became a real discovery and was remembered by everyone as a complex and professionally prepared program. In the same year, the girl received the title of master of sports.
In 2018, Zagitova became the champion of Europe. She conquered everyone and even beat Evgeny Medvedev. The famous Alexander Zhulin said that the girl has a huge talent, she is able to achieve great success in figure skating.
Alina participated in other competitions, taking prizes. She delights everyone with energy and hot fervor, which is able to "melt ice." But it is worth paying tribute to her diligence and her will to win.
