History of Mikhail Shaidorov in Timeline

Mikhail Shaidorov is a Kazakh figure skater with several notable achievements. He is the 2025 World silver medalist and the 2025 Four Continents champion. Shaidorov has also earned multiple Grand Prix and Challenger Series medals. He secured a bronze medal at the 2025 Asian Winter Games. Domestically, he is a five-time Kazakh national champion, holding the title from 2019 to 2023, solidifying his position as a leading figure skater from Kazakhstan.

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June 25, 2004: Mikhail Shaidorov's Birth

On June 25, 2004, Mikhail Stanislavovich Shaidorov was born. He is a Kazakhstani figure skater.

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2008: Denis Ten's Achievement

In 2008, Denis Ten won a JGP medal, the first one for a Kazakh male skater since then.

2015: Inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu and Denis Ten

In 2015, Shaidorov became passionate about figure skating after watching the 2015–16 season on TV and being inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu's world record scores. He was also motivated by Denis Ten's contributions to figure skating in Kazakhstan.

2025: Sixth Place at Grand Prix Final

In December 2025, Shaidorov finished sixth at the 2025–26 Grand Prix Final. He described it as a fight with himself, enjoying the program and looking forward to the Olympics.

2025: Gold at Four Continents Championships

In January 2025, Shaidorov won bronze at the Asian Winter Games and then won gold at the 2025 Four Continents Championships in Seoul, South Korea, becoming the second skater from Kazakhstan to win the championship after Denis Ten.

2025: Silver at World Championships

In March 2025, Shaidorov won the silver medal at the World Championships in Boston, Massachusetts, with a new personal best free skate score.

2025: Ilia Malinin's Recognition

Prior to the 2025 World Championships, Ilia Malinin from the USA acknowledged Shaidorov's skill in an interview.

2025: Silver at Skate America

Shaidorov claimed the silver medal at 2025 Skate America after rising from third place. He admitted mistakes in both programs and attributed them to mental challenges.

2025: Gold at CS Denis Ten Memorial Challenge and Bronze at Cup of China

Shaidorov won gold at the 2025 CS Denis Ten Memorial Challenge for a second consecutive time. He then won the bronze medal at the 2025 Cup of China, expressing satisfaction despite some mistakes.

2026: Fifth Place at Four Continents Championships

In January 2026, Shaidorov finished in fifth place at the 2026 Four Continents Championships. He acknowledged a mistake on the first combination but was pleased with his performance overall, viewing it as preparation for the Olympic Games.