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The Viral Olympic Skating Moment That Suddenly Involved Jackie Chan

The Viral Olympic Skating Moment That Suddenly Involved Jackie Chan

Summary

Mikhail Shaidorov, a figure skater from Kazakhstan, unexpectedly won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan. He then wore a panda costume during a gala, where he met actor Jackie Chan who gifted him a stuffed panda.

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Shaidorov is a 21-year-old figure skater from Kazakhstan.
  • He won a gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.
  • Shaidorov was considered unlikely to win, as experts expected him to peak in 2030.
  • The win makes him the second Winter Olympic gold medalist from Kazakhstan.
  • At the Olympic Exhibition Gala, Shaidorov dressed as a panda and performed a skating routine.
  • Jackie Chan, a famous actor, gave Shaidorov a stuffed panda after his performance.

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