CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 1 Beginnings 5 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 Growth 13 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 3 Golden Era 19 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 4 Modern Stars 25 Milestones 30 Glossary 31 To Learn More 32 Index 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEGINNINGS Alina Zagitova skated to center ice at the 2018 Olympics The Russian skater was only 15 years old But she was ready to show what the next generation of Russian skaters had in store for the world Zagitova’s movements matched her upbeat music as she hopped and twirled across the ice Then the music changed It was slower Zagitova began a series of jumps As her toe pick dug into the ice she gracefully leapt into the air She tucked her arms in and spun She landed Alina Zagitova displayed balletic grace while sewing up the Olympic gold medal 5 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 1
