Sasha cohen

The night before I compete, I like to have steak. Meat is especially important for female athletes because it provides them with the nutrients they need to perform at their best.

I like to cook simple things, like vegetable egg-white omelets; roast chicken; sauteed chicken breast with curry powder; and Greek salad. Just things that are fresh and healthy and fast and easy,...

I really liked the food in Japan. There is something so organized, neat, and methodical about it. They put a lot of care and quality into their cooking. I also love Mediterranean, New American, and...

I'd like to cause a little riot in skating.

People should have their rights to be who they want to be and love who they want to love.

I'm used to a very busy schedule. Right now it revolves around training and preparing for Nationals in January. I'm usually at the rink from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and then I attend public school for two...

I worked with my coach to develop some new spiral variations to make my program more interesting. Each one is different and you'll have to wait until January to see them.

Skating has always been a major area of interest to me.

The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.

My family has always been there to support me along the way. My coach, John Nicks, is a great influence.