Breaking Records: Alexandra Trusova’s “Unstoppable” Routine Stuns the Crowd
Introducing Alexandra “Sasha” Trusova, the Russian figure skater who secured a silver medal at the 2022 Olympics. A video showcasing her performance at the Skate Canada competition has gone viral on YouTube, accumulating 12 million views 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, with female competitors typically trailing behind men in jump execution.
This was not solely because women were unable to execute the jumps, but also because it was deemed “inappropriate”. American skater Theresa Weld was criticized for incorporating a single salchow jump into her routine. Interestingly, the reprimand was not related to technical or safety concerns. Instead, it was due to her skirt lifting above her knees during the jump, which was viewed as too risqué. Much has evolved since then, with jumps now being a fundamental element of all figure skating programs.
Alexandra’s mastery of these jumps has likely contributed to her collection of medals in recent years. She has earned four bronze medals, two silver medals, and three gold medals, including 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 three siblings, she has two brothers named Egor and Ivan. Alexandra started her training at the age of four in her hometown and advanced rapidly, relocating to Moscow in 2015 to further her training.
Only two years later, she competed in the Russian Junior Championships, finishing fourth. A few months subsequently, 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.
To witness this talented young woman’s abilities firsthand, watch her 2019 performance at Skate Canada. At the start of the video, Alexandra is backstage, dressed in an all black and white ensemble with her hair styled in a Cruella DeVil-inspired look.
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 fatigued. Once the music begins, she propels herself onto the ice and begins her routine. Her skating is elegant and appears flawless, with her jumps enhancing the performance’s excitement.
