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Sasha Cohen
American figure skater (born 1984)
This article is about the figure skater. For the British actor and comedian, see Sacha Baron Cohen.
Alexandra Pauline "Sasha" Cohen (born October 26, 1984) is a retired American figure skater. She is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, a three-time World Championship medalist, the 2003 Grand Prix Final Champion, and the 2006 U.S. Champion. She is known for her artistry, flexibility and body lines, and musical interpretation.[1][2][3] As of 2024[update], Cohen is the most recent American woman to medal individually in figure skating at the Olympics.
Early life
Cohen was born in Westwood, California, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. Her nickname "Sasha" is a Russian diminutive of "Alexandra". Her mother, Galina Cohen (née Feldman), is a Jewish immigrant from Odesa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union and a former ballet dancer. Her father, Roger Cohen, is a graduate of the University of California, BerkeleyBoalt Hall School of Law and formerly a law partner at Brobeck, Phleger & Harr
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Sasha Cohen Biography
SASHA COHEN’s star quality shines brighter today than when she won a silver medal for the United States with a gutsy performance at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. She is an icon of her sport but also holds worldwide influence in other realms including fashion and nutrition, leading the way in promoting a healthy physical and mental daily regimen that stretches across all demographics.
“I concentrate on living in the now,” said Sasha, who was born Alexandra Pauline Cohen. It is the same philosophy that has molded Sasha’s life since taking a hiatus from competitive skating following her impressive win at the U.S. Championships and medal wins at the Olympics and the 2006 World Championships.
And it is a philosophy that continued to motivate Sasha as she looked toward competing at the 2010 U.S. Championship. Needing the challenge that competitive skating provides, Sasha took a break from touring and her other professional demands — her credits including commercials, movies and prime time television — to return to competition in the
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About Sasha Cohen
Learn more about Sasha Cohen from our Q&A!
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Feeling content with yourself.
What is your greatest fear?
Loss of purpose, sense of self.
What historical figure do you most identify with?
Joan of Arc.
Which person do you most admire?
Audrey Hepburn.
What is the trait you most dislike in yourself?
Doubt.
What is your favorite journey?
Driving along the beach.
What do you consider among the greatest virtues?
Genuine kindness and personality.
On what occasion do you lie?
Only white lies.
When and where were you happiest?
With my family on an adventure of some sort.
If you could change one thing about your family what would it be?
We could spend more time together.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My position to help others.
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
A Tiger.
What is your most treasured possession?
My cats.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Self-pity.
Where would you like to live?
On the beach.
What is your
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