Sasha Cohen American Figure Skater. Among them is sasha cohen who 14 years later remains the most recent american to medal in olympic ladies figure skating. In 2002 she finished just off the.
She was born on october 26 1984 in westwood california usa. Figure skater sasha cohen has a surprising new career off the ice the former olympian reflects on her mental health struggles in the new hbo documentary the weight of gold. She began skating when she was seven years old and by 15 had won the silver at the u s.
She was named after her mother s favorite ballerina goes by sasha the ukrainian nickname for alexandra.
She is the 2006 olympic silver medalist a three time world championship medalist the 2003 grand prix final champion and the 2006 u s. She appeared in will ferrell s figure skating comedy blades of glory in 2007. Cohen competed at two olympic games. She is known for her artistry flexibility and body lines and musical interpretation.
