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Irina Slutskaya

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 06, 2012: Russian figure skater, twice world champion, the first in the history of the seven times European champion Irina Slutskaya attends The Hollywood Reporter: Russian Edition - Launch Party at Pashkov House on April 06, 2012 in Moscow.

About Irina Slutskaya

Irina Eduardovna Slutskaya (Russian: Ири́на Эдуа́рдовна Слу́цкая, pronounced /iˈrinɑ ˈslutskɑæ/ (help·info); born February 9, 1979) is a Russian figure skater. She is a two-time World Champion, seven-time European Champion, two-time Olympic medalist, and four-time Grand Prix Final 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. She is generally considered to be the most successful ladies singles skater in Russian history.

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