21 Facts About Alexei Krasnozhon

Alexei Dmitriyevich Krasnozhon is a Russian-American former competitive figure skater.

Alexei Krasnozhon was born on April 11,2000, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Alexei Krasnozhon's mother, Natalia, is an endocrinologist and his father, Dmitri, is an oncologist.

Alexei Krasnozhon has two younger sisters, named Dana and Sofia.

Alexei Krasnozhon later moved to live on his own in Plano, where his parents often visited.

In March 2018, Alexei Krasnozhon said that he planned to apply for US citizenship and applied as an alien of extraordinary ability after turning 18.

Alexei Krasnozhon has expressed interest in becoming an immigration lawyer, as he was thankful for the opportunities afforded to him and his family by moving to the United States.

Alexei Krasnozhon competed for Russia at the Volvo Open Cup in January 2013, winning gold on the advanced novice level, and placed twelfth at the 2013 Russian Junior Championships.

Alexei Krasnozhon won the junior silver medal at the Denkova-Staviski Cup in December 2013.

Alexei Krasnozhon missed much of the season due to a back injury.

In March 2014, Alexei Krasnozhon announced that he planned to compete for the United States and would be coached by Peter Cain and Darlene Cain in Euless, Texas.

Alexei Krasnozhon then won gold at the Junior Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan.

Alexei Krasnozhon outscored the silver medalist, Camden Pulkinen, by more than 19 points and set a new personal best total score, 236.35 points, at the competition.

Alexei Krasnozhon competed in the senior ranks at the 2018 US Championships, placing eighth in the short program, thirteenth in the free skate, and tenth overall.

Alexei Krasnozhon started his season off at the 2018 CS Nebelhorn Trophy, where he placed fifth overall.

Alexei Krasnozhon was invited to two senior Grand Prix events, the 2018 Grand Prix of Helsinki and 2018 Rostelecom Cup.

Alexei Krasnozhon withdrew from the 2018 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb in December 2018.

Alexei Krasnozhon next placed fourth at the 2019 CS US Classic.

Alexei Krasnozhon landed another quad loop in the short program, placing fifth, but struggled in the free skate and fell to seventh place overall.

Alexei Krasnozhon competed at the 2021 US Championships, placing sixteenth out of seventeen skaters in the short program after falling on every jump.

Alexei Krasnozhon rallied in the free skate, placing seventh in that segment, rising to eleventh place overall.