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.
girls
The other girls are so young, ... They're not our generation.
difference experience explains girls small
When I see all the small girls and all the experience I have, that explains the difference in the scores.
came girls gold happy history piece small
It's a small piece of history for me. I'm just happy with what I got. There are girls who came here and wanted gold and they're 18th or 19th. At least I have something.
balance girls pleased saw second skate skated small sure
I made a small mistake, I don't know why it happened. I was off balance (but) I was sure I could skate well. I saw all the other skaters, all the other girls skated well, and I'm pleased with my second mark, it was better than yesterday.
came competition girls happy pressure
That's competition. It's pressure all the time. You never know what can happen. I'm just happy what I got. There are some girls who came and competed and got 18th and 20th places. I'm happy I have something.
beijing high mistake satisfied score small
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.
good matter
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.
competition step
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.
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.
happiness happy
I won't think about anything. I am just happy with the medal.