Alena Kanysheva

Alena Dmitrievna Kanysheva (; her first name is properly pronounced Alyona as the Cyrillic ё is pronounced yo; born 15 June 2005) is a Russian retired figure skater. As a single skater, she is the 2018 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, the 2018 JGP Armenia silver medalist, the 2018 JGP Austria silver medalist, and the 2018 Golden Bear of Zagreb champion.

Career Early career

In November 2016, Kanysheva won the gold medal at novice level of the Tallinn Trophy ahead of You Young (South Korea).

2017–2018 season

In January 2018, Kanysheva competed in the 2018 Russian Junior Championships. She placed 8th at the competition.

2018–2019 season: JGP Final bronze medalist

In August 2018, Kanysheva debuted on the Junior Grand Prix (JGP) series in Linz, Austria. She was ranked 2nd in both the short program and the free skating and she won the silver medal behind Russian teammate Alena Kostornaia.

In mid-February, Kanysheva represented Russia at the 1st Winter Children of Asia International Sports Games, winning the silver behind You Young and ahead of Ksenia Sinitsyna.

2019–2020 season: Injury and retirement from single skating Kanysheva was assigned to two Junior Grand Prix events, but was eventually replaced at both assignments due to injury.

On 28 January 2020, Kanysheva announced her retirement from single skating on her Instagram account, citing a back injury that made jumping too painful to continue. She stated her plan to continue her skating career in ice dance.

End of skating career Kanysheva announced her retirement from competitive skating and her transition to coaching on 8 December 2021.

Programs With Pylin Season Rhythm dance Free dance Exhibition 2021–2022 Bahama Mama Sunny Daddy Cool Duo de Guy et Genèvieve I Will Wait for You 2020–2021 Singin' in the Rain 24K Magic

As a single skater Season Short Program Free skating 2019–2020