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Mikhail Shaidorov

Mikhail Shaidorov is a Kazakhstani figure skater who competes in men’s singles.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mikhail Shaidorov is a Kazakhstani figure skater who competes in men's singles. He is the 2026 Olympic champion, the 2025 World silver medalist, and the 2025 Four Continents champion. Shaidorov is also known for landing historic jumping combinations in international competition.

Early life and background

Shaidorov was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 25 June 2004. He started skating in 2010 and trains with the Altynalmas club. His father is a figure skating coach.

Junior career

Shaidorov won silver at the 2022 World Junior Championships, becoming the first skater from Kazakhstan to medal at a World Junior Championships. His junior success helped establish him as one of Kazakhstan’s leading emerging skaters.

Senior international career

On the senior circuit, Shaidorov collected multiple Grand Prix and Challenger Series medals and won Kazakhstan’s national title five times. His major senior titles include the 2025 Four Continents Championships and the 2026 Olympic Games.

Technical innovations

Shaidorov made figure skating history by landing difficult jump combinations no one had previously completed in ISU competition, including a triple Axel-quad toe loop and a triple Axel-Euler-quad Salchow. These elements are among his best-known competitive achievements.

Key facts

  • Shaidorov won the men's singles gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • He became Kazakhstan's first Olympic gold medalist in figure skating.
  • He won silver at the 2025 World Championships and gold at the 2025 Four Continents Championships.
  • He is a five-time Kazakhstani national champion.
  • He was the first skater to land a triple Axel-quadruple toe loop combination and a triple Axel-Euler-quadruple Salchow in competition.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mikhail Shaidorov?
He is a Kazakhstani men’s singles figure skater and the 2026 Olympic champion.
When was Mikhail Shaidorov born?
He was born on 25 June 2004 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
What are his biggest career achievements?
His major results include Olympic gold in 2026, World silver in 2025, and Four Continents gold in 2025.
What historic jumps is he known for?
He was the first skater to land a triple Axel-quad toe loop combination and a triple Axel-Euler-quad Salchow in ISU competition.
Has he won a world junior medal?
Yes. He won silver at the 2022 World Junior Championships.
Is he Kazakhstan’s first Olympic figure skating champion?
Yes. He became the first figure skater from Kazakhstan to win Olympic gold.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikhail_Shaidorov
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, junior and senior achievements, Olympic gold, and historic jump combinations.
  2. International Skating Union — https://isu-skating.com/figure-skating/skaters/mikhail-shaidorov/
    Supports: Date of birth, birthplace, height, skating start year, club, and first-landed jump combinations.
  3. International Skating Union — https://isu-skating.com/figure-skating/news/mikhail-shaidorov-jumps-into-history/
    Supports: Historical significance of his jump combinations and 2025 Four Continents title.
  4. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/winter-olympics-figure-skating-men-kazakhstan-mikhail-shaidorov-outsider-olympic-champion
    Supports: 2026 Olympic gold medal, performance details, and Kazakhstan's first Olympic figure skating champion.
  5. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/news/figure-skating-mikhail-shaidorov-kazakhstan-panda-interview
    Supports: First triple Axel-quad toe loop combination landed in competition.