| Irina Slutskaya | |
|---|---|
 Slutskaya in 2016 | |
| Full name | Irina Eduardovna Slutskaya |
| Native name | Ирина Эдуардовна Слуцкая |
| Born | 9 February 1979 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country |  Russia |
| Coach | Zhanna Gromova |
| Skating club | Sport Club Moskvitch |
| Began skating | 1984 |
| Retired | 2006 |
Medal record | |
Irina Eduardovna Slutskaya (Russian: Ирина Эдуардовна Слуцкая, IPA: [ɪˈrʲinə ɪdʊˈardəvnə ˈslutskəjə] ; born 9 February 1979) is a Russian former 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 won a record total of 17 titles on the Grand Prix circuit.
Slutskaya, known for her athletic ability, was the first female skater to land a triple lutz-triple loop combination.[1] She 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 one of the most successful ladies' singles skaters in Russian and European history.