Irina Slutskaya
Figure skater, two-time World champion
Born
February 9th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A prominent figure skater from Russia, this athlete achieved significant success in singles competition. Won her first World Championship title in 2002 and successfully defended it in 2005. Competed in multiple Winter Olympics, earning a silver medal in 2002 and a bronze medal in 1998. This skater is celebrated for her artistic performances and technical skills, contributing to the popularity of figure skating in Russia during the early 2000s.
Two-time World Champion in figure skating
Silver medalist at the 2002 Winter Olympics
Bronze medalist at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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