What happened to the ice skater Sergei Grinkov?
The sudden death Monday of the 28-year-old Sergei Grinkov, a two-time Olympic gold-medal-winning Russian pairs skater, resulted from a painless heart attack that occurred in the last 24 hours of his life, the pathologist who performed an autopsy disclosed here today.
Who did Katia Gordeeva married?
Ilia Kulikm. 2002–2015
Sergei Grinkovm. 1991–1995
Ekaterina Gordeeva/Spouse
Who is David Pelletier married to now?
Jamie Salém. 2005–2010
David Pelletier/Spouse
Is Ekaterina Gordeeva still skating?
Ekaterina Gordeeva is a professional figure skater from Russia. She, along with her former husband, is a two-time Olympic Champion and four-time World Champion….Quick Facts:
| Full Name | Ekaterina “Katia” Alexandrovna Gordeeva |
|---|---|
| Profession | Figure Skater |
| Current Team | None |
| Partner | Sergei Grinkov |
| Active Years | 1990 – 2012 |
Who was Sergei Grinkov married to?
Ekaterina Gordeevam. 1991–1995
Sergei Grinkov/Spouse
He married Ekaterina Gordeeva in April 1991. They had two ceremonies because the USSR did not recognize religious ceremonies. The legal, official state-approved wedding was on 20 April, and a religious wedding in the Russian Orthodox Church took place on 28 April.
Who is Ekaterina dating?
Quick Facts:
| Full Name | Ekaterina “Katia” Alexandrovna Gordeeva |
|---|---|
| Build | Athletic |
| Profession | Figure Skater |
| Current Team | None |
| Partner | Sergei Grinkov |
How old was Sergei Grinkov when he married Ekaterina Gordeeva?
Ekaterina Gordeeva & Sergei Grinkov were two time olympic gold medalists & four time world champions. This website is dedicated to their MANY fans everywhere. In 1981 the small & fragile 10 1/2 year old Katia was paired up with her partner, strong & tall, 15 year old Sergei.
Who was the coach of Gordeeva and Grinkov?
The legendary coach Stanislav Zhuk, who immediately recognized their talent, invited the promising pair to train under his guidance. One year later, Gordeeva and Grinkov took silver at the 1986 USSR figure-skating championship, earning a spot on the national team.
Why was Sergei Grinkov so good at skating?
Bechke believes Gordeeva and Grinkov’s greatness was rooted in ballet training with teachers from Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet, as well as strong basic skating skills – attributes she tries to instill in her own students, via her moves-in-the-field classes. “These days, some people can do tricks but they can’t skate,” Bechke said.
What was the impact of Sergei Grinkov’s death?
Paul Wylie, the 1992 Olympic silver medalist, remembers the impact Grinkov’s passing had on his own life. “I was kind of undone by the specter of death, the possibility of death at that stage of your life,” he said. “It made me want to maximize everything. At that time, I was thinking about continuing pro skating or going back to graduate school.”