Some performances don’t just earn applause—they rewrite history. That’s exactly what happened when Russia’s teenage sensation Alexandra “Sasha” Trusova took to the ice and delivered a routine so bold, so technically groundbreaking, that it didn’t just win medals—it went viral.
Her performance at Skate Canada has now amassed over 44 million views across social media, pulling in millions more every year. The reason? Trusova doesn’t skate within the lines—she redraws them.
Long before her Olympic silver medal, Sasha was already making headlines for doing what few believed a woman could: mastering the quadruple jump—a move once reserved for men. In an era where a single jump once scandalized the crowd (just ask Theresa Weld, the American skater reprimanded a century ago for showing a bit of knee mid-spin), Sasha has turned quads into her trademark.
By age 20, she’s racked up an astonishing collection of titles—three golds, two silvers, and four bronzes at major international competitions, including the World Junior Championships. But her story began far from the spotlight. Born in Ryazan, Russia, in 2004, the eldest of three siblings, Sasha first stepped onto the ice at just four years old. By 2015, she had moved to Moscow to pursue her dream full-time—and two years later, she shattered junior world records with a short program score of 73.25.
Still, it was her 2019 Skate Canada performance that sealed her status as a legend. Dressed in a striking black-and-white Cruella DeVil-inspired costume, with a mischievous grin and a confident tilt of her head, she delivered a performance that blended strength, artistry, and fearless attitude. Every leap, spin, and landing carried precision and fire—culminating in an explosion of applause that the internet hasn’t stopped replaying since.
Even if you’ve never followed figure skating, watching Sasha Trusova soar across the ice is pure exhilaration. Her speed, control, and daring redefine what’s possible for women in the sport—and remind us all what it means to chase greatness without fear.
Watch her viral Skate Canada performance below—and if you’re as captivated as the rest of the world, follow her journey on Instagram to see how this skating trailblazer continues to push the limits of perfection.