All posts tagged "2006 Cup of Russia"
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2006 Cup of Russia: Ladies Highlights
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series continued with Cup of Russia, the fifth of six...
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2006 Cup of Russia: Pairs Highlights
Aljona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy of Germany edged out Russia’s Maria Petrova and Alexei Tikhonov by 1.42...
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2006 Cup of Russia: Ice Dance Highlights
The ice dance event proved to be tough, exciting, and somewhat unpredictable as the top three teams...
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2006 Cup of Russia: Men’s Highlights
Brian Joubert of France easily captured the gold medal, while USA’s Johnny Weir took the silver. Ilia...
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2006 Cup of Russia Preview
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating enters its penultimate week with Cup of Russia in Moscow....
Did You Know?
Sasha Cohen (USA) popularized the I-spin —a spin position with an extended skating leg which is not a camel position— which is sometimes informally referred to as the “Sasha spin.” She is also known for her 180º arabesque penchée spiral and Charlotte spiral. Cohen is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, a three-time World Championship medalist, the 2003 Grand Prix Final Champion, and the 2006 U.S. Champion.
More on Sasha Cohen in the GS Forum.
