Irina Salmenkaita
RCKT #272

• Year of birth: 2007
• Birthplace: Espoo
• Started skating: 2010
• Synchronized skating since: 2015
• Rckt from season: 2026–27
• Skates: Riedell Olympia
• Blades: MK Dynasty

My favorite memory from my skating career is winning the Junior World Championship in spring 2026. The atmosphere at the competition was incredible, and we enjoyed every moment, both on and off the ice. Winning the World Championship was the result of years of hard work and the fulfillment of my biggest dream. I will never forget the incredible happiness and joy we felt during those championships.

I’m currently finishing my studies at Pohjois-Haaga Upper Secondary School and will graduate this autumn. I also work as an instructor at our club’s skating school. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Favorite programs:
From Earth to Heaven (Short program, Team Fintastic 2024–25)
Dragon (Free program, Team Fintastic 2024-25)

My skating journey (most recent first):
Helsinki Fintastic 
Finettes
Novettes
Minimints
Sunny Steps EVT
Little Steps EVT
Team Minique HSK