Daria Sergeyevna Gordeeva-Grinkova is a renowned figure skater and the eldest daughter of two-time Olympic gold medalist Ekaterina Gordeeva. Daria is the only child Gordeeva shared with Sergei Grinkova. Ekaterina later had another daughter with her second husband Ilia Kulik on June 15, 2001.
Personal Life of Daria Grinkova
Ekaterina Gordeeva and her first husband, Sergei Grinkova welcomed their daughter, Daria Sergeyevna Gordeeva Grinkova, on September 11, 1992. The 30-year-old Virgo was born in Morristown, New Jersey. The area has Russian and English ancestry. Both of Dario’s parents were Figure skaters from Russia. Her parents tied the knot in 1991, but after four years the Arias father died of heart attack.
Daria began skating at a very young age, and she has been inspired by her parents’ success in the sport. She trained under the guidance of her mother and is a four-time national medalist in Russia. She has also competed at the Junior Grand Prix and the Junior World Championships, where she placed in the top five.
Career of Daria Gordeeva Grinkova
Daria’s competitive career in figure skating began in 2008 when she competed at the Russian Figure Skating Championships. She earned the gold medal in the Junior Ladies’ division and was the youngest competitor to ever receive the gold medal at the event. In 2009, she placed second in the Junior Ladies division of the Russian Championships and fifth in the Junior Grand Prix Final.
In 2012, Daria competed in the World Junior Figure Skating Championships, where she placed sixth. She was also a part of the Russian national team for the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships.
Other facts about Daria Gordeeva
In addition to her success in the sport, Daria is also an accomplished musician. She studied classical piano at the Moscow State Conservatory and has performed with the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. She has also released several albums, and she writes and performs her own music.
Daria is a passionate advocate for animal rights and regularly participates in fundraising events to help support animal rescue and protection efforts. She is also a frequent contributor to the Russian magazine ‘Vogue’ and has been featured in several TV shows and documentaries.
Daria’s close friends and family call her Dasha. She has a younger half-sister, Elizaveta “Liza” Kulik, when her mother Ekaterina married another figure skater, Ilia Kulik in 2002. Gordeeva Grinkova has an estimated net worth of around $2.5 million.
All about Ekaterina Gordeeva
Ekaterina Gordeeva is one of the most accomplished figure skaters of all time. She is a two-time Olympic champion, a four-time World champion, and four-time European champion. She has also won multiple Grand Prix titles and is a highly decorated Russian figure skater.
After winning her second Olympic gold medal, Gordeeva retired from competitive skating. She continued to perform in shows and television specials. She also became an author, writing the book “My Sergei: A Love Story,” which was later made into a movie.
Conclusion
Daria is a testament to the importance of hard work and dedication, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations of figure skaters. Her mother, Ekaterina Gordeeva, has been a spokesperson for the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the Special Olympics. She has also worked with the United Nations to promote peace and understanding.
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