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...
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.
michelle upset waiting
I was so upset Michelle doesn't come. I was waiting for her.
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I'm so surprised, and I can't find any words for it.
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.
dose increase medicine
I have to take the medicine to keep skating. When I have flare-ups, I have to increase the dose and that drains my energy. But I'm all right at present.
exhibition happy jump problem
That jump is usually one that even in an exhibition is no problem for me. But it's competition. What can I do? I'm happy with what I got.
cant-change knows
That's life and you can't change anything, you know.