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Quotes About Irina
"I was impressed by Slutskaya's triple-triple combinations. I don't get to watch other skaters, but here I was able to and I thought she was incredible." -Michelle Kwan at the 2000 Grand Prix Final-post competition "She has such power!" -Sandra Bezic 1998 Olympics long program In terms of raw technical talent, this program is superior to that of Michelle Kwan's. -Paul Martini at the 1998 Olympics- long program "Watch her second triple, see how big it is? Almost as big as the first!" -Sandra Bezic at the 1998 Olympics-long program "She is known for her jumps. She can fly!" -Sandra Bezic at the 1998 Olympics- short program "She has the highest level of difficulty in ladies skating today." -Peter Carruthers at the 2000 European Championships-long program warm-up "Talk about being fit! She looks great!" -Robin Roberts at the 2000 European Championships-long program "There's a great deal of heart that she's showing in her skating now...and feeling." Dick Button at the 2000 Grand Prix Final-super final "Wonderful speed she has in this combination spin and great stretch in this Biellmann spin at the end...great extension." - Peggy Fleming at the 2000 Grand Prix Final--super final "These are knockout jumps!!" -Dick Button at the 1996 European Championships-long program
Photo © J. Barry Mittan
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