Irina Slutskaya

Irina Slutskaya (born Irina Eduardovna Slutskaya on February 9, 1979 in Russia) is a former Russian figure skater.

She is a two-time World champion (2002 & 2005), two-time Olympic medalist (silver in 2002, bronze in 2006), seven-time European champion (1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005 & 2006), a four-time Grand Prix Final champion (2000–2002 & 2005) and a four-time Russian national champion (2000–2002 & 2005).

She is known for her athletic ability and was the first female skater to land a triple lutz-triple loop combination.

Irina is also known for her trademark double Biellmann spin with a foot change, which she also invented. With her women's record seven European titles she is generally considered to be the most successful ladies' singles skaters in Russian history.

Programs

Season	Short program	Free skating	Exhibition
2005–2006	Totentanz by Franz Liszt performed by Maksim Mrvica	Mario Takes a Walk by Jesse Cook Rhumba Flamenco by Didulia	So Many Things by Sarah Brightman
2004–2005	Ballet Suite No. 5 (from The Bolt) by Dmitri Shostakovich	Croatian Rhapsody by Maksim Mrvica Whisper From the Mirror by Keiko Matsui Wonderland by Tonči Huljić performed by Maksim Mrvica	It Must Have Been Love Catwoman
2003–2004	Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns	Wonderland by Tonči Huljić
2002–2003	Victory by Bond	La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi	Shine
2001–2002	Serenade by Franz Schubert	Tosca by Giacomo Puccini Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint-Saëns	Never Be the Same Again Old Pop in an Oak Cotton-Eyed Joe
2000–2001	Culture by Chris Spheeris	Schindler's List by John Williams Carmen Suite by Georges Bizet Don Quixote by Ludwig Minkus	Timeless
1999–2000	Appassionata by Rolf Løvland	Carmen Suite by Georges Bizet	Free Yourself
1998–1999	Les Feuilles Mort (Autumn Leaves)	Ballet For Carolyn Carlson
1997–1998	Les Feuilles Mort (Autumn Leaves) Piano Waltz	Ah, Nastasia by Ossipov Balalaika Ensemble Russian folk dance	Gauglione
1996–1997	Il Bel Canto (from The Phantom of the Opera on Ice) by Roberto Danova	Overture (Dance of the Four Muses) (from The Phantom of the Opera on Ice) by Roberto Danova	Tico Tico Kalinka
1995–1996	Aguas De Invierno by Raúl di Blasio from CD Barroco	Broadway show tunes	New York, New York
1994–1995	Fantaisie-Impromptu by Frédéric Chopin	The Heart of Budapest Csárdás Heire Kati by Vidor, Monti, Hubay
1993–1994

Competition Results

International
Event	1992–1993	1993–94	1994–95	1995–96	1996–97	1997–98	1998–99	1999–2000	2000–01	2001–02	2002–03	2003–04	2004–05	2005–06
Olympics						5th				2nd				3rd
Worlds			7th	3rd	4th	2nd		2nd	2nd	1st	WD	9th	1st
Europeans			5th	1st	1st	2nd		1st	1st	2nd	1st	WD	1st	1st
Final				2nd	3rd	4th	3rd	1st	1st	1st	2nd		1st	2nd
Cup of China													1st	1st
Cup of Russia					1st	1st	3rd	1st	1st	1st	3rd		1st	1st
Template:Small Nations/Spark.					1st	2nd		3rd
NHK Trophy							2nd		1st		2nd
Skate America				3rd
Skate Canada					1st		3rd		1st	2nd
Trophée				4th
Goodwill Games			6th			5th			1st
Finlandia Trophy						1st
Nebelhorn Trophy		1st	1st
Skate America			3rd
Universiade							2nd
International: Junior
Junior Worlds	8th	3rd	1st
National
Russian		3rd	3rd	2nd	3rd	4th	4th	1st	1st	1st	2nd	WD	1st
Russian Junior		1st
WD = Withdrew

Records & Achievements

• Invented the double Biellmann spin with foot change
• First Russian woman to win European title (1996)
• First woman to land triple lutz-triple loop combination in competition (2000 Grand Prix Final)
• First woman to land a triple salchow-triple loop-double toe loop combination (2001 World Championships)
• First Russian woman skater to win a silver medal at the Olympics (2002 Salt Lake City)
• Four-time Russian Nationals champion
• Record holder for most Grand Prix Final titles won by a woman (record later tied by Mao Asada)
• First (and only) woman ever to win seven European titles (2006)