Alex vs. Axel — What's the Difference?

Alex is a given name. It can refer to a shortened version of Alexander, Alexandra, Alexis.

A jump in skating from the forward outside edge of one skate to the backward outside edge of the other, with one (or more) and a half turns in the air.

A jump in figure skating that is initiated from the outer forward edge of one skate, followed by one and one-half midair turns and a return to the outer backward edge of the other skate.

(figure skating) A jump that includes one (or more than one) complete turn and a half turn while in the air.