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...
bit came change girls happy won
I'm a little bit disappointed with my skating. But it's life, it's competition, and we can't change anything right now. I'm happy I won another medal. Other girls came and got nothing.
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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.
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I feel so good right now it doesn't matter, ... It doesn't matter how old you are, just how professional you are.
finish happy
I am happy I got a medal. Other girls, they come here and finish 18th or 20th and they have nothing.
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.
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For me this competition is not really important. It is just another step in going to Turin.
michelle upset waiting
I was so upset Michelle doesn't come. I was waiting for her.
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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.
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.
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Maybe somebody is thinking I'm a favorite, but it's the Olympic Games and you never know who can win.
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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.
When you're sick, you think about what you want.
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.