Profile of Skater Sasha Cohen

Check out the profile on Sasha Cohen, the US National Champion, World Bronze & Olympic Silver Medalist. Here’s more of what you want to know about the U.S. champ.

*Full Name: Alexandra Pauline Cohen. Sasha is the common nickname that reveals her Ukrainian roots.

*Birthday: October 26, 1984 in Westwood, California

*Siblings: One younger sister, Natasha

*Membership: Orange County Figure Skating Club

*Began Training: When she was seven years old

*Home Rink: Aliso Viejo

*Off-ice training: Stretching, pilates and ballet.

*Career Highlights: 2006 State Farm U.S. Champion, Olympic Silver Medalist, World Bronze Medalist, one of 2003's "Women of Achievement in Sports," winner of Trophée Lalique, Skate Canada, Smart Ones Skate America, Campbell's Classic, and the ISU Grand Prix Final

*Most Memorable Moment: Stepping out on the ice at her first US National Championships

*Collects: Beanie Babies and unicorns

*Hobbies: Enjoys going to the beach and cooking with her family

*Long-Term Goals: Become a fashion designer

*Interesting Facts: Sasha earned several gymnastics awards, received the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, works with Girls Inc. and Covenant House charities

*See Her in Person: After every Champion on Ice show, Sasha signs autographs in the "Meet & Greet" line.