Jumping her way to history. ⛸️⁣ •⁣ Figure skater Alexa Gasparotto is now the first Black woman to land a triple axel in competition after completing the enormously difficult skill on Sunday. 💪⁣ •⁣ She becomes only the eight U.S. women to complete the move! 🤩⁣ •⁣ The momentous occasion kicks off a thrilling stretch for figure skating, with the World Championships later this month. 🔥⁣ •⁣ We're in your inboxes with all the latest news in sports! If you aren't yet, hit the #linkinbio to subscribe today. It's (forever) free. 💌 #thegist ⁣⁣ •⁣ (c/o @togethxr)⁣ •⁣ #womenssports #skating #figureskating #tripleaxel #usfigureskating ⁣ ⁣ ⁣