Irina Slutskaya
Irina Slutskaya
Irina Eduardovna Slutskaya ; born 9 February 1979) is a Russian figure skater. She is a two-time World champion, two-time Olympic medalist, seven-time European champion, a four-time Grand Prix Final championand a four-time Russian national champion. Slutskaya, known for her athletic ability, was the first female skater to land a triple lutz-triple loop combination. She is also known for her trademark double Biellmann spin with a foot change, which she also invented. With her women's record seven-time triumph at the European...
words
I'm so surprised, and I can't find any words for it.
happy nice understand
I'm happy because I got another medal. You must understand it's a competition, it's a sport. It's nice and anything can happen.
people
There are like 10 people who can win.
happy ice
I don't think now anything. I'm happy to have a medal. You must understand, it's a competition, it's a sport, it's ice and anything can happen.
competition step
For me this competition is not really important. It is just another step in going to Turin.
beijing high mistake satisfied score small
I had a small mistake doing a layback spin, that's why I think my score was not as high as in Beijing but I'm still very satisfied with my skate.
hard hear people talk
I don't hear this, and I don't talk with people who always tell me, 'You will be first,' because it will be hard to hear. I just want to do my best.
good matter
I feel so good right now it doesn't matter, ... It doesn't matter how old you are, just how professional you are.
finish happy
I am happy I got a medal. Other girls, they come here and finish 18th or 20th and they have nothing.
girls
The other girls are so young, ... They're not our generation.
difference experience explains girls small
When I see all the small girls and all the experience I have, that explains the difference in the scores.
michelle upset waiting
I was so upset Michelle doesn't come. I was waiting for her.
china close everywhere friendly people sad skater skating talk wish
I was so sad not to find her at the China Cup, ... When you know a skater for a long time, skating everywhere together, you feel some people who get close to you. We are friendly and I wish to talk to her.
knows smart women
She's a really, really smart woman. She understands skating, and she understands me. She knows which way to push, which way to rest.