Alina Zagitova is a Russian figure skater born on May 18, 2002. She gained international fame after winning the gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Known for her technical skills and artistic performances, she has also won the World Figure Skating Championships and the European Championships. Zagitova began skating at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks in competitive figure skating. She is recognized for her signature move, the triple axel, and has set several records in her career. After her Olympic success, she took a break from competitive skating but remains a prominent figure in the sport.