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.