Belgian figure skater Luna Hendrix introduced herself to fans with a striking pool-side photo shared on her social networks, showing a black bikini-clad figure from behind. The image offered a rare glimpse of the athlete away from the rink, highlighting a confident, sunny side of her life beyond competition.
At the 2022 World Championships held in Montpellier, Hendrix earned a silver medal, finishing just behind the Japanese Olympic medallist Kaori Sakamoto. The event drew attention as several top skaters from Russia were not present, shaping the podium in a unique way. A year later, Hendrix delivered a strong performance at the World Championships in Saitama, securing a podium spot and further establishing herself on the world stage.
Her accomplishments extended to the European Championships, where Hendrix captured a silver medal in 2023. That same year, the world championship circuit recognized her consistent effort and skill. The woman who won that European title was Anastasia Gubanova, a skater who previously represented Russia and later competed for Georgia, underscoring the evolving landscape of international figure skating.
Hendrix has represented Belgium in two Olympic Games, competing in 2018 and 2022. She placed 16th in PyeongChang and improved to eighth position at the Beijing Games four years later, demonstrating sustained growth on the sport’s biggest stage.
The world of competitive skating also saw moments that sparked conversation beyond the ice. A former figure skater, Zagitova, shared a video involving a vehicle passing a green light for pedestrians, illustrating how athletes sometimes engage with broader media narratives outside their core discipline.