Sasha Cohen was born Alexandra Cohen on 26 October 1984, in Los Angeles, California, to Roger and Galina Cohen. She was named after her mother's favorite ballerina and goes by Sasha, the Ukrainian nickname for Alexandra (she also has a younger sister named Natasha). Sasha began skating at the age of seven, and by 15 had won the silver at the U.S. National Championships. She competed in the 2002 Olympics, where she placed 4th, and has since placed 4th and the 2002 and 2003 World Championships, and won the silver at the 2004 World Championships. Sasha has also won three silver medals and a bronze at the U.S. National Championships.
Was voted the "Hottest Woman in Sports" in 2003 2003 Grand Prix Final Champion Used to be a gymnast before she became a figure skater Handed her cell phone to President George W. Bush during the 2002 Olympic Opening ceremonies to say "Hi" to her mom. She has a younger sister, Natalia (a.k.a. "Natasha") 2004 & 2005 World silver medalist 2000, 2002-2005 U.S. National silver medalist Graduated from Futures High School with straight As (2002) Her mother Galina is from the Ukraine 2006 U.S. national figure skating champ. 2006 Olympic figure skating silver medalist 2006 Olympic Silver Medalist 2006 World figure skating bronze medalist Skated in the 2008 Stars on Ice Tour. This tour was the first in history to perform in Puerto Rico.