Description: (Former Russian Pair Skater and 1998 and 1999 World Champion)
Elena Berezhnaya, a Russian former pair skater, had a successful career marked by multiple World championships, Olympic medals, and prestigious titles achieved with her partner Anton Sikharulidze. Despite a serious injury that resulted in partial paralysis, she made a remarkable recovery and continued to compete at an elite level. Under the guidance of coach Tamara Moskvina, she trained in both Russia and the United States, swiftly establishing herself as one of the top pairs in the world.