Beyond Perfection: Alexandra Trusova’s Revolutionary “Unstoppable” Skating Performance

Meet Alexandra “Sasha” Trusova, a Russian figure skater who secured a silver medal at the 2022 Olympics. A video showcasing her performance at the Skate Canada figure skating event has gone viral on YouTube and has been viewed 12 million times annually over the past three years.

Alexandra is an exceptionally skilled skater recognized for leading the technical revolution in women’s figure skating. Previously, quadruple jumps were exclusively performed by male skaters. Traditionally, female skaters have trailed behind their male counterparts in executing jumps.

This wasn’t necessarily because women were unable to execute the jumps, but rather because it was deemed “inappropriate”. American skater Theresa Weld was reprimanded for incorporating a single salchow jump into her routine. Interestingly, the reprimand was not due to technical or safety concerns. Instead, it was because her skirt lifted above her knees during the jump, which was viewed as overly risqué. Much has evolved since then, with jumps now being a fundamental component of any figure skating program.

Alexandra’s mastery of these jumps has likely contributed to her array of medals in recent years. She has earned four bronze medals, two silver medals, and three gold medals, including victories at the World Junior Championships. Now at eighteen, it appears inevitable that she will soon secure adult titles as well.

Alexandra Vyacheslavovna Trusova was born on June 23, 2004, in Ryazan, Russia. As the oldest of her parents’ three children, she has two brothers named Egor and Ivan. Alexandra started her training at the age of four in her hometown. She advanced rapidly and relocated to Moscow in 2015 to further her training.

Only two years later, she competed in the Russian Junior Championships, finishing in fourth place. A few months afterwards, at the Junior Grand Prix final, she achieved a score of 73.25 points, setting a new junior women’s world record for the short program. Since then, Alexandra has consistently excelled, earning medals and advancing the limits of women’s figure skating.

If you wish to witness this talented young woman’s abilities firsthand, watch her performance at Skate Canada in 2019. At the start of the video, Alexandra is waiting backstage. Her attire exudes a Cruella DeVil style, featuring all black and white elements, including her hair.

She glides gracefully onto the ice and approaches the judges’ panel. Then, in a charming gesture, she rests her head on the ledge as if she’s weary. When the music begins, she propels herself onto the ice and starts moving. Her skating is elegant and appears completely flawless, with the jumps enhancing the excitement.