SKATERPEDIA · PERSON
Axel Paulsen
Men
OVERVIEW
Canonical identity
SKATING LEGACY
Connections behind the elements
Axel
First Documented Performer
Official championship history records Paulsen performing the jump in 1882.
1882Namesake
The Axel is named after Norwegian skater Axel Paulsen.
1882Only source-backed historical relationships cleared for the public-safe record are shown.
SOURCES
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- Official Championship FeatureISU World Figure Skating Championships Prague 2026 · Spotlight on: MenOpen source (opens in a new tab)
- Official Isu Media GuideInternational Skating Union · ISU Figure Skating Media Guide 2025/26Open source (opens in a new tab)