Winter Olympics 2010

SASHA COHEN

The 2006 Olympic silver medalist in figure skating made a run for her third Games, but just missed selection to the team with a fourth place finish at Olympic Trials. She talked to WH about her workouts, the worst part of being a figure skater, and her guilty pleasure foods
AMY VAN DEUSEN

Sasha Cohen

Photo by Michelle Harvath

What made you decide to go for a third Olympic team?
I missed the energy of competing and felt that I was not done.

Experts have called you one of the most talented skaters of all time. How do you handle the pressure of such high expectations?
[All that matters] is the pressure you put on yourself. I am always nervous before I compete; I like the intensity and putting yourself on the line.

What goes through your mind right before a competition?
My mind always flashes on the possibilities of what could happen, but I know I have to focus on the job at hand.

Next