Sasha Cohen
Sasha Cohen
Alexandra Pauline "Sasha" Cohenis an American figure skater. She is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, a three-time World Championship medalist, the 2003 Grand Prix Final Champion, and the 2006 U.S. Champion...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFigure Skater
Date of Birth26 October 1984
CityLos Angeles, CA
CountryUnited States of America
died pro putting reason skaters staying top training whatever
For whatever reason, the pro world has kind of died out, and the skaters are staying in, staying competitive, putting in the effort, the training to stay at the top of their game. It's difficult.
competing last learned since time
I've learned a lot since last time around. You learn a lot about yourself, about competing and training.
girls hard olympic worked
I think it's hard for the girls here and everyone who's worked so hard to make the Olympic team.
dizzy learn stay
First, you get really dizzy and you learn that you have to center, to stay in one spot.
performance silver tried
It's bittersweet. I tried hard, I have no regrets. For that performance, silver is generous.
enjoyed love
Amazing. I really enjoyed it. I didn't know what it would be like. They said they would love to have me back.
track
This is one of my first years where I'm on track and on target.
jumps nervous
I think I was probably not nervous but just a little apprehensive. Ultimately, the jumps just weren't there.
skating stride
I'm used to skating in all positions, first or last. You take it all in stride and do your job.
cry helpful steps
Years ago I used to cry but I think I used up all my tears. I have to take helpful steps and it's not going to help me to cry.
bad few great lose role skaters
When I was 13, 14 and 15, she was a role model. She was one of the few skaters that didn't lose her temper, that would have a bad day and have a great attitude.
definitely mean national win
When I do win a national title, it would definitely mean a lot more if (Kwan) is there.
motivational dream hard-work
Follow your dreams, work hard, practice and persevere. Make sure you eat a variety of foods, get plenty of exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
sports challenges persons
I'm a competitive person and I love the challenge of mastering new things.