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.

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)