Alina Zagitova, the 2018 Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, shared a gym training video across her social channels. The clip features a routine that blends dumbbell squats, a sequence of core-focused exercises, and stretches performed through controlled cross sections. The sequence demonstrates her deliberate emphasis on strength alongside flexibility as a central pillar of her athletic program.
Beyond the Olympic triumph, Zagitova captured the 2019 World Championship title and collected gold and silver medals at the 2018 and 2019 European Championships. Her accomplishments place her among the sport’s elite, a benchmark that mirrors the performance levels of the most successful skaters who have dominated both national competitions and global stages. Her career stands as a testament to a rare combination of artistic expression and technical precision that has left a lasting mark on modern figure skating.
After stepping back from competition in 2020 and 2021, Zagitova did not declare retirement. In February 2022 she appeared as team captain at the Channel One Cup, leading a squad to victory in a highly followed event. That year she also expanded into television work, hosting the show Ice Age alongside fellow Olympic champion Alexei Yagudin, broadening her public presence beyond the rink and into the living rooms of fans. [Attribution: Channel One Cup press materials, 2022]
Looking back at the sport’s evolution, fans and analysts alike have noted how rivals and champions continue to influence the field. Earlier in her journey, conversations among enthusiasts highlighted potential challengers to leading skaters, illustrating the vibrant energy around who will push the sport forward and which athletes will rise to prominence in major championships. These discussions reflect the ongoing dynamic that keeps figure skating in constant motion, with new talent, fresh programs, and evolving judging paradigms shaping future seasons. [Attribution: ISU historical summaries, 2020]