Sasha Cohen
Biography Competitive Results Behind The Scenes
Sasha’s star quality shines more brightly today than when she won Silver for the United States at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin. And Sasha’s worldwide influence in fashion, exercise, nutrition and lifestyle is cutting-edge as she leads the way in promoting a healthy physical and mental daily regimen that stretches across all demographics.
“I concentrate in living in the now,” Sasha says. It’s the same philosophy Sasha has lived with and the same values that continue to expand her fan, consumer and marketing base. Sasha’s time management skills allow her to keep what many would consider an exhaustive schedule.
Sasha, 24, took a respite from competitive skating after her second straight Olympics and U.S. National Championship, to visit avenues of life she had to detour during the intensive training required of an elite athlete competing for her sport’s highest honor.
Sasha’s post-competitive credits include movies, prime time television and commercials (Citizen, Got Milk?, Simply Saline). Roles have been written for her to take advantage of her actress/model beauty, her presentation and communication skills and the fame she wears modestly.
Sasha studied a semester at the renowned and intensive The New York Film Academy at Harvard and has taken speech and a variety of acting classes from some of Hollywood’s top coaches to learn the subtleties that make a good actress great. Scripts routinely arrive for Sasha’s perusal.
Reality shows frequently ask Sasha to participate. Project Runway, with Heidi Klum, was a big success when contestants were asked to make a skating dress for Sasha. Other projects include a proposed show written around her. Time constraints have proved to be the deciding factor in Sasha’s decision-making process that has limited her exploration of more TV and movie projects.
USA Today in January featured Sasha in a full-page interview on her use of Yoga to maintain physical fitness and injury prevention in combination with its ways to enhance mental health. Typically for Sasha, she illustrated her strength, flexibility and concentration with a pose reserved for only the most successful practioners of Yoga. She has been featured on magazine covers and in stories in Yoga magazines promoting its healthy benefits.
When Sasha tours with Stars on Ice, the buzz she creates for her signature fashion designs is as highly anticipated as her sensational skating programs and music selection. Sasha has the sketches and dresses from all of her competitions. Her one-of-a kind dresses are dynamic in style, fabric and colors and are unique to her sport. Sasha says she plans to delve into fashion designing in the future. She is deluged with requests for reproductions or designs for skaters and similar designs for young women.
World-renowned photographer Mario Sorrenti, who spotted Sasha skating at a rink in New York City, photographed her for the high-fashion French V magazine. Some of the photos were used in a Paris edition this year. Sasha has also been featured in Vogue and other international and national photo spreads.
Sasha is as much an ambassador for her charities as she is for her sport. She is active in promoting her charities and quietly embraces causes that impact on youth and families. Recognizing that young people are influenced by what they see in public, Sasha thrives on being a role model. Her autobiography “Fire On Ice”, published by HarperCollins, is a testament to Sasha’s disciplined lifestyle and unconditional family support. The book sold out of its hardback printing and a soft cover was in high demand well before its release date.
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| YEAR | EVENT | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships | 1st |
| 2006 | Winter Olympics | 2nd |
| 2005 | World Championships | 2nd |
| 2005 | State Farm U.S Championships | 2nd |
| 2004 | Campbell's International Figure Skating Classic | 3rd |
| 2004 | Marshalls Figure Skating Challenge | 1st |
| 2004 | World Championships | 2nd |
| 2004 | U.S National Championships | 2nd |
| 2003 | Grand Prix Final | 2nd |
| 2003 | International Figure Skating Challenge | 3rd |
| 2003 | Trophee Lalique | 1st |
| 2003 | Skate Canada | 1st |
| 2003 | Skate America | 1st |
| 2003 | Campbell's International Figure Skating Classic | 1st |
| 2003 | Grand Priz Final | 1st |
| 2003 | ABC International Figure Skating Challenge | 3rd |
| 2003 | U.S Championships | 3rd |
| 2003 | World Championships | 4th |
| 2002 | Crest Whitestrips International Figure Skating Challenge | 1st |
| 2002 | Sears Figure Skating Open | 1st |
| 2002 | Cup of Russia | 2nd |
| 2002 | Trophee Lalique | 1st |
| 2002 | Skate Canada | 1st |
| 2002 | World Championships | 4th |
| 2002 | Olympic Winter Games | 4th |
| 2002 | U.S National Championships | 2nd |
| 2002 | Hershey's Kisses Challenge (team) | 2nd |
| 2001 | Skate America | 5th |
| 2001 | Goodwill Games | 4th |
| 2001 | Finlandia Trophy | 1st |
| 2001 | Trophee Lalique | 3rd |
| 2001 | Hershey's Kisses Challenge (team) | 2nd |
| 2001 | Masters of Figure Skating | 4th |
| 2000 | Sparkassen Cup on Ice | 5th |
| 2000 | Cup of Russia | 4th |
| 2000 | World Junior Championships | 6th |
| 2000 | U.S Championships | 2nd |
Interview
What did you learn about yourself by competing at the U.S. National Championships this year?
That I really missed competing and I loved being back. It really was special after not being there for 4 years.read more >
What was your favorite part of being a stunt performer in the motion picture, “Blades of Glory”?
Just loved being a part of a Skating Spoof.read more >
What was your experience like working for the Yahoo! Sports expert team during the 2010 Olympics?
Wonderful to watch and analyze the skating and get to be on the other side of the coin.read more >
What was the biggest challenge of returning to the world of competitive skating after taking some time off?
Cutting out other activities and committing my whole life to being the best athlete possible.read more >
After being featured in various magazines, films, and fashion projects, do you look to pursue fashion and film as a career in the future?
Definitely, I love acting and hope to have more opportunities down the road.read more >
What is your favorite part of the Hollywood scene? Least favorite part?
The glamour and magnitude. All the fake people trying to be someone.read more >
Do you have a ritual before stepping onto the ice? If so, what is it?
Being completely warmed up and seeing a perfect skate.read more >
If you weren’t a professional figure skater, which career would you have chosen?
Artist of some sort, world traveler, businesswoman, anything!read more >
During the 2010 Olympic Games, what was your favorite sport to watch (besides figure skating, of course!)
Snowboardingread more >
What do you look most forward to each year before the Stars on Ice tour begins?
Getting to see all my friends and put on a great show.read more >
What insight can you give fans about your Stars on Ice performances this season?
A great new cast with a fun upbeat feel. Great music and great skating.read more >
Skating Tips
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QUESTION FROM A BLOGGER:
What are some characteristics I should look for in a coach?SASHA COHEN :Good reputation and a good person ability match for you.
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QUESTION FROM A BLOGGER:
How do you know what is the right Figure Skating Club for you?SASHA COHEN :There’s no rhyme or reason to it for me.
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QUESTION FROM A BLOGGER:
How do you choose your music for your routines?SASHA COHEN :I pick music that inspires

