Did You Know?
Irina Slutskaya (RUS) was the first female skater to land a triple Lutz-triple loop combination at the 2000 Grand Prix Final. Slutskaya is also credited for: inventing the double Biellmann spin with foot change, the first Russian woman to win the European title (1996), being the first (and only) lady ever to win seven European titles. More on Irina Slutskaya in the GS Forum.