Irina Slutskaya

Irina Slutskaya

09-Feb-1979


Andorra


Figure skater

Slutskaya, known for his steering skills, was the first boatman to pull a lutz-triple combination. She is also known for branding his double Biellmann commercial for changing feet, which she has also done. In the history of her seven-headed European women she is considered one of the most successful 'Russian music benches'.

QUOTES BY Irina Slutskaya


"I had my best performance today. It was great and the most important thing for me."

"I'm happy because I got another medal. It's a competition and it's ice and anything can happen."

"I'm a bit disappointed in my skating, because I was prepared for this competition. That's competition. It's pressure all the time."

"Maybe somebody is thinking I'm a favorite, but it's the Olympic Games and you never know who can win."

"The other girls are so young, ... They're not our generation."

"I won't think about anything. I am just happy with the medal."

"I like all parts of the music, ... When I was on ice, I felt like I am a flamenco dancer."

"I love this pressure. It is not interesting when nobody skates well. I like it when the atmosphere is really competitive like tonight."

"I felt so bad yesterday. Today I felt better, much more comfortable. You could see it in the practice."

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