Ekaterina Gordeeva: The Very Problematic Ways A Woman’s Worth Is Defined By A Tragic Event In Her Life – And How She Can Use It To Her Advantage
November 20th of this year marked 30 years since renowned figure skater Sergei Grinkov died suddenly of a heart attack while rehearsing for the Stars on Ice tour in Lake Placid, N.Y. At the time of his death, emergency responders rushed him to Adirondack Medical Center. Grinkov had suffered a massive heart attack due to severe, undiagnosed coronary artery disease. He was pronounced dead an hour after arriving at the hospital. Grinkov’s father also died of heart disease in 1991. The figure skater’s sudden passing shocked the world, particularly the world of the ice skating sport. But no one was more devastated than his wife and skating partner, Ekaterina Gordeeva. Together they have a daughter, Daria, who was 3 years old at the time of Grinkov’s passing. Here, we break down Ekaterina Gordeeva’s life and career in the 30 years since her husband’s passing. We explore how no matter what she’s accomplished, she’s always been defined by that one tragic event in her life. And we explain how she’s used it to her advantage. Let’s discuss…




