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...
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.
component higher score skated true understand
I skated like a true lady. I just didn't understand why my component score was so low. It was higher in my other competitions.
changed happy judges people push system
The system has changed but people don't change - we still have judges who push the buttons. I just wanted to do my best. I'm so happy I can do it and I just want to do it Thursday.
happiness happy
I won't think about anything. I am just happy with the medal.
words
I'm so surprised, and I can't find any words for it.
games maybe olympic somebody thinking
Maybe somebody is thinking I'm a favorite, but it's the Olympic Games and you never know who can win.
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.
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.
finish happy
I am happy I got a medal. Other girls, they come here and finish 18th or 20th and they have nothing.
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.
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.