The Top 20 Triple Axels of All Time in Womens Figure Skating

[@xiaomengbean]

Midori Ito still has the best triple axel of all time in my opinion, even if the judging doesn't reflect that. She doesn't rely on quick rotations but instead absolutely incredible height and distance.

[@fs.delight]

Midori was pre-IJS, so it wasn't possible to rank her, since this is a data-driven ranking. But I certainly wanted to at least include her as an "Honorable Mention." We can only speculate what her scores would have been had she competed in the IJS era, but if you told me her jumps would top this ranking, I wouldn't be shocked. Absolute legend.

[@QuirkyGirl10]

My favs - Midori Ito, Kamila Valieva, and Alena Kostornaia.

[@3Axel1996]

Definitely, the speed going into the jump helps give her the height and distance. Same with Tonya. But Tonya did not have light landings outside of the 91 Nationals and 91 Worlds. Midori had great landings. The only 3A I've been impressed by in the IJS era were Kostornaia's. Most of the others don't get the height, distance, and hang time in the air; and some pre-rotate.

[@steviemack6969]

Tops for sure!!! Midori!!

[@dinh5532]

@@fs.delight I read "HM" as "Her Majesty" lol What I will say no one got the same height as her, she was revolutionary and a pioneer. My only thing with her was the wrapped leg when jumping, it marred her jumps a tiny bit (tiny).

[@bridgetbinion8494]

Midori and Tonya's 3A's are FREAKING HUGE. Amazing.

[@bridgetbinion8494]

Aliona Kostornaia is no slouch though.

[@khinsushein4906]

For 3A, Alena Kostornaia is the best for me.

[@wkim22]

FS feels like a sport with the open ended scoring than the old one which felt like a popularity contest than an actual sport. Skaters are finally given the a credit where it's due. It's a damn shame Midori and Tonya didn't get the marks they rightfully deserved by landing the 3A.

[@fs.delight]

Totally agree. I wish Midori and Tony had gotten the chance to compete in this era, or at least under these rules.

[@Irinasky]

Разные школы исполнения.Японки прыгают мощно со звоном конька об лед.Россиянки мягко,нежно ,артистично .С высокой ногой на выезде.У Косторной самый красивый пролетный ,высокий .

[@spelons]

Watch midori's and then Alena's #1. Well, it's clear which is the more impressive jump. Alena's 3A was gorgeous yes, but Midori was truly on another level

[@borismuca9643]

How? Midori takes what feels like an eternity to get into the jump, while Alena's transitions are seamless. Alena also has a lot more control and her jumps are overall a lot more pleasing to watch.

[@mht4908]

Old school wise: Midori Ito takes the cake, for modern skaters: Aliona Kostornaia, but Midori’s is still the best

[@АришкаСмирнова]

Аксель Косторной и Мидори это просто волшебство. Такая высота, такая пролетность. Гениально!

[@timona17]

Aliona Kostornaya 😮❤

[@3Axel1996]

Surprised there wasn't an honorable mention for Tonya's 3A at the 91 Worlds. Lots of speed going into the jump, and a much more controlled landing than at 91 SA.

[@fs.delight]

Good point. I can't remember why I didn't include it, to be honest.

[@jamesdavid9664]

Midori n Tonya were the best !!

[@kiffiroy]

Алёна 🙏🏻😭🤍

[@nataljasinkeviciene5388]

Камила прекрасно исполняла!

[@wheresbaby7783]

Minority is the biggest and best .