AthleteRussian1971 – present
Oksana Grishuk
Two-time Olympic ice dance gold medalist
Biography
Oksana Grishuk is a Russian ice dancer who won Olympic gold medals with partner Evgory Platov. They were dominant ice dance competitors in the 1990s.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
Russian
Born
1971
Thinking about the name
Oksana
Greek origin
“Derived from Greek 'xenia' (hospitality), meaning 'hospitable' or 'welcoming.' Popular throughout Slavic countries, Oksana has a luminous, elegant quality with a touch of Eastern European sophistication. The name gained international recognition through figure skater Oksana Kazakova and has maintained steady appeal for its lyrical sound and gracious meaning.”