What is Adelina Sotnikova's full name?
Adelina Dmitriyevna Sotnikova
Adelina Sotnikova nickname(s):
Адели́на Дми́триевна Со́тникова
Adelina Sotnikova date of birth:
July 1, 1996
How old is Adelina Sotnikova?
30
Where was Adelina Sotnikova born?
Moscow, Russia
How tall is Adelina Sotnikova?
5' 4" (163 cm)
What color are Adelina Sotnikova's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Adelina Sotnikova's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Adelina Sotnikova gay or straight?
Straight
What is Adelina Sotnikova's ethnicity?
White
What is Adelina Sotnikova nationality?
Russian
Where did Adelina Sotnikova go to university?
Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport , Youth and Tourism, Moscow, Russia
What is Adelina Sotnikova's occupation?
Figure Skater
Who is Adelina Sotnikova's father?
Dmitry (police officer)
Who is Adelina Sotnikova's mother?
Olga
Adelina Sotnikova sister(s):
Maria
Adelina Sotnikova family:
Alexander Kochetov (great-grandfather)
Short Biography
Adelina Dmitriyevna Sotnikova (Russian: Адели́на Дми́триевна Со́тникова born 1 July 1996) is a Russian figure skater. She is the 2014 Olympic champion, a two-time European silver medalist (2013–2014), a five-time medalist on the Grand Prix series, and a four-time Russian national champion (2009, 2011–2012, 2014). On the junior level, she is the 2011 World Junior champion, 2010 JGP Final champion, and 2012 Youth Olympics silver medalist. She is the first Russian to win the Olympic gold medal in ladies' singles figure skating, however her victory was clouded with worldwide controversy concerning the fairness and validity of the judge's scoring.