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Irina Slutskaya. Irina Eduardovna Slutskaya (Russian: Ирина Эдуардовна Слуцкая, IPA: [ɪˈrʲinə ɪdʊˈardəvnə ˈslutskəjə] ⓘ; born 9 February 1979) is a Russian former figure skater. She is a two-time World champion (2002, 2005), two-time Olympic medalist (silver in 2002, bronze in 2006), seven-time European ...
May 2, 2024 · Irina Slutskaya, Russian figure skater who dominated women’s figure skating in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although her career was briefly interrupted by health problems, she went on to become the first woman to win seven European championship titles.
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Apr 10, 2007 · Watch Irina Slutskaya's stunning performance in the 2006 Olympic short program, where she skated to Totentanz, a dramatic piece of music by Franz Liszt. Irina Slutskaya is one of the most ...
Mar 20, 2005 · MOSCOW — Irina Slutskaya stood on the podium yesterday, giving her gold medal a playful bite and kiss. Gone, for the moment, was all the anguish — the heart ailment, the knee injury, the family...
Feb 23, 2006 · With a record seven European championships, two world titles, and an Olympic silver medal, Irina Slutskaya is now the gold medal favorite. At 27, she is the grande dame of Olympic figure skating.
Nov 22, 2008 · A two-time world figure skating champion and Olympic medalist, Irina Slutskaya has not skated competitively in almost three years. But don’t call her retired.
Mar 20, 2005 · Irina Slutskaya (Russia) wins women's world figure skating championships; Sasha Cohen (US) finishes second and Carolina Kostner (Italy) finishes third; photos (M)
