Elizabet Tursynbaeva

Elizabet Tursynbaeva is a decorated figure skater, known for becoming the first woman to land a quadruple jump in senior international competition. She now focuses on developing the sport in her home country. After making history as the first woman to successfully land a quadruple Salchow in senior international competition, Elizabet Tursynbaeva embarked on a decorated career in figure skating. Her international debut came in April 2011, placing fourth in the novice ladies’ category at the Rooster Cup, followed by a novice bronze medal at the 2011 NRW Trophy.

Despite her remarkable success, persistent back injuries led to her withdrawal from subsequent competitions in the 2019–2020 season. On September 20, 2021, Elizabet Tursynbaeva officially announced her retirement from competitive skating, shifting her focus to the development of figure skating within Kazakhstan. Her groundbreaking achievement at the 2019 World Championships solidified her legacy, establishing her as an influential figure poised to inspire and cultivate the next generation of athletes in her home country.