Kristina Lenko
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| Kristina Cousins performing on ITV's 'Dancing on Ice' | ||
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| Country: |  Canada |
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| Date of birth: | October 4, 1980 | |
| Height: | 5'2" | |
| Former Partner: | Danny Moir, Mitchell Park | |
| Retired: | 2004 | |
Kristina Lenko (married name: Cousins) (born 4 October 1980 in Saskatchewan, Canada) is a professional ice dancer. She competed internationally for Canada with Danny Moir[1] before turning professional. She is a former performer in ice shows for Royal Caribbean.
Kristina's sister Joanna is also an ice dancer, and sisters Katherine and Sarah are also experienced/former skaters.
She appeared in the ITV1 ice skating competition Dancing on Ice, with celebrity partner Stefan Booth, ITV's actor from The Bill. The pair finished second to Gaynor Faye and Daniel Whiston. She was also in the Australian version of Torvill and Dean's Dancing on Ice as Kristina Lenko, partnering Getaway presenter Jules Lund.
In January 2007, Kristina once again took part in the British version of Dancing on Ice, this time partnered with singer Stephen Gately, who she has said she "does not feel safe" dancing with.[2]
Kristina is currently partnering celebrity Greg Rusedski, former tennis player, in the new series of Dancing on Ice.
[edit] Personal life
Kristina was married to eight time British Champion skater Steven Cousins. They married on 28 June 2003 at their home in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. The couple separated in summer 2006 and are presently divorcing. For performances Kristina has reverted to her birth name Lenko.
When not in the UK participating in Dancing On Ice, Kristina spends her time with family and friends back in Canada.
[edit] References
- ^ 2002 Golden Spin of Zagreb results
- ^ [http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2001320029-2007050676,00.html Kristina terrified of Gate crasher]
[edit] External links
- http://www.kristinalenko.com - Kristina's "Official site"
