Ekaterina Gordeeva
Chronology
1971 | Born May 28 in Moscow, Soviet Union (now Russia) |
1975 | Begins skating at the Central Army Club in Moscow |
1982 | Begins partnership with Sergei Grinkov |
1984 | Competes in junior world championships |
1985 | Competes in junior world championships |
1986 | Wins first of four world championships |
1988 | Competes in Calgary Olympics |
1990 | Quits amateur competition to become professional skater |
1991 | Marries Grinkov |
1992 | Gives birth to daughter Daria |
1994 | Competes in Lillehammer Olympic Games |
1994 | Begins skating for Stars on Ice |
1995 | Grinkov dies from a heart attack |
1996 | Begins solo skating career |
1998 | Meets skater Ilia Kulik, becomes romantically involved |
2001 | Gives birth to daughter, Elizaveta |
2002 | Marries Kulik; considers a career in coaching |
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