Alina Zagitova Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Sister, Olympics, Awards

Alina Ilnazovna Zagitova is a Russian figure skater who came to international recognition when she won the gold medal in ladies’ singles at the 2018 Winter Olympics at age 15.

She then went on to become World Champion in 2019, European Champion in 2018, Grand Prix Final Champion (2017-18), and Russian National Champion in 2018.

Profile

• Full name: Alina Ilnazovna Zagitova
• Date of birth: May 18, 2002
• Age: 23 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Russia
• State of origin: Udmurtia, Russia
• Nationality: Russian
• Profession: Figure skater (former competitive)
• Height: 1.57 m (5′2″)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: Father: Ilnaz Zagitov; Mother: Leysan Zagitova
• Siblings: Younger sister: Sabina Zagitova
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Ethnicity: Tatar descent (Russian)
• Net worth: USD1 million to USD 5 million

Early Life and Education

Alina Ilnazovna Zagitova (23 years old) was born on May 18, 2002 in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Russia.

She was raised partly in Izhevsk before moving to Moscow for training.

Her father, Ilnaz Zagitov, is an ice hockey coach, and her mother is Leysan Zagitova. She has a younger sister, Sabina, who has also done figure skating.

She began skating around age 5 (some sources say 4) under coach Natalia Antipina in Izhevsk.

Later she joined the Sambo-70 skating club in Moscow, training under coach Eteri Tutberidze and choreographer Daniil Gleikhengauz.

Personal Life

Alina has kept her personal life relatively private. She is not married and has no children.

She was linked to Yegor Creed, but she denied all rumors.

She has spoken about how moving to Moscow as a young teenager to train was challenging, including living apart from her parents for training purposes.

She has pets (cats and a chinchilla) and enjoys drawing and other creative hobbies.

Career

Alina Zagitova made her international junior debut in the 2016-17 season, winning gold at the Junior Grand Prix Final and World Junior Championships.

In the 2017-18 season she moved to senior competitions.

She won the 2018 European Championship, the 2017-18 Grand Prix Final, the 2018 Russian National Championship, and then the gold medal in women’s singles at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

She also won a silver medal in the team event at the same Olympics. In 2019 she became World Champion.

Her skating style has been noted for technically difficult elements, strong presentation, and artistic programs.

She was also known for placing many of her jumps in the second half of her free skate programs to obtain bonus points under scoring rules.

After 2020, competitive appearances have reduced; she has taken part in shows and exhibitions more than in top-level ISU-competitions.

Awards

• Olympic Gold Medal, Ladies’ Singles, 2018 Winter Olympics
• Olympic Silver Medal, Team Event, 2018 Winter Olympics
• World Champion, 2019
• European Champion, 2018
• Grand Prix Final Champion, 2017-18
• Russian National Champion, 2018
• Multiple junior level championship titles (World Junior Championships, Junior Grand Prix Final)

Net Worth

Alina Zagitova is estimated between USD 1 million to USD 5 million, based on her competitive successes, endorsements, appearances, and other public engagements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @azagitova
• YouTube: Alina Zagitova Media

Filmography

• PyeongChang 2018: XXIII Olympic Winter Games (TV)
• Стрелец — молодец! (TV Series)
• MIR & OZON Zagitova (Documentary/Special)
• Kstati (TV Series)
• Shou Voli (TV Series)