Sasha Cohen

Sasha has acknowledged that her poor finish at the 2002 Olympic Games was due to the fact that she was young and unfocused. 17 years old at the time, Sasha said that she thought she was going to be the next Tara Lipinski--she would win the gold, go pro in her teen years, and move right into acting. Sasha says that she feels that training for the 2006 Games helped her grow stronger and more prepared for whatever came her way.

Despite a fall and a slip in her long program at the 2006 Olympics, Sasha's otherwise outstanding program (along with an excellent short program) earned her the silver medal.

Sasha will not compete in the 2006 Grand Prix Series due to her heavy post-Olympic schedule.

Sasha has her (nick)name, "Sasha Cohen", engraved on the outside of her skate blades.

During the free skate of the 2006 Torino Olympics, Sasha was wearing a bandage around her left thigh, under her tights.

Sasha's astrological sign is Scorpio.

Sasha is well-known for wearing fabulously designed dresses at her skating competitions.

Sasha currently supports Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

As of January 2006, Sasha has won 1 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze medals at the U.S. Nationals Figure Skating Championships.

Sasha is a spokesperson with Girls, Inc.

Sasha currently lives in Laguna Niguel, California.

Sasha finished 6th in her first appearance at the U.S. National Championships in 1998.

In 1999, Sasha placed 2nd in the U.S. Junior Championships.

In 1999, Sasha won her first competitive Gold medal at the SW Pacific Regionals.

At the age of 15, Sasha won her first Silver medal at the 2000 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Sasha began skating when she was 7 years old.

Sasha was named Alexandra after her mother's favorite ballerina.

At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Sasha made headline when she gave her cell phone to President George W. Bush who then talked to her mother.

Sasha believes that the trait she dislikes most about herself is how she constantly doubts her qualities.

Sasha says her motto is "Reach for the moon. Even if you miss you'll land in the stars.".

Sasha says her idea of the perfect journey is driving along the beach.

Sasha says that historical figure she most identifies with is Joan of Arc.

Sasha says the person she admires most is actress Audrey Hepburn.

In January 2006, Sasha won the 2006 U.S. Women's Figure Skating Championships.

Sasha is competing in the 2006 Winter Olympics.