"Men's event shaping up to be a nailbiter in Vancouver"
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Also in the medal mix in Vancouver is another comeback kid from Torino, Stéphane Lambiel, the two-time world champion from Switzerland and France's Brian Joubert, who earned a bronze medal at Europeans despite undergoing foot surgery in December.
Lambiel captured world crowns in 2005 and 2006 but fell to third place in 2007. He decided to make an Olympic-year comeback but couldn't compete until the European Championships last month with an injured abductor muscle. Lambiel proved he could still compete with the best by producing a silver-medal performance at Europeans. However, he finished 16.85 points behind Plushenko.
"There are about six guys who can all contend for a medal, " Orser said. "But, If I had to pick a favorite, I would say it's Lambiel. I've seen him skate closely this summer because he did a lot of training in Toronto and I think he's the poster child for this system. He has great spins and transitions and, he has a quad."
"I think it's going to be one of the most exciting events with all the guys coming back," said Scott Davis, who competed for the US at the 1994 Olympics when many top skaters returned to the Olympic ice after time off from competition.
"The Olympics is a different beast, added Davis, who will be in Vancouver coaching Canada's Vaughn Chipeur. "It's not always who's expected to win, wins."
This year, more than ever, that is probably the safest bet.
Also in the medal mix in Vancouver is another comeback kid from Torino, Stéphane Lambiel, the two-time world champion from Switzerland and France's Brian Joubert, who earned a bronze medal at Europeans despite undergoing foot surgery in December.
Lambiel captured world crowns in 2005 and 2006 but fell to third place in 2007. He decided to make an Olympic-year comeback but couldn't compete until the European Championships last month with an injured abductor muscle. Lambiel proved he could still compete with the best by producing a silver-medal performance at Europeans. However, he finished 16.85 points behind Plushenko.
"There are about six guys who can all contend for a medal, " Orser said. "But, If I had to pick a favorite, I would say it's Lambiel. I've seen him skate closely this summer because he did a lot of training in Toronto and I think he's the poster child for this system. He has great spins and transitions and, he has a quad."
"I think it's going to be one of the most exciting events with all the guys coming back," said Scott Davis, who competed for the US at the 1994 Olympics when many top skaters returned to the Olympic ice after time off from competition.
"The Olympics is a different beast, added Davis, who will be in Vancouver coaching Canada's Vaughn Chipeur. "It's not always who's expected to win, wins."
This year, more than ever, that is probably the safest bet.
Source: icenetwork.com
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[Photos] - Stéphane picking up his clothes for Vancouver
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[Photos] - Small Meday Ceremony at EC 2010
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[Photos] - 2010 European Championships
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[Article] - "This Medal is like a promise"
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A crazy rise in the standings, a free program breathtaking. The Skater from Valais scored in the minds of the European Championships for his great return to competition. He leaves Tallinn with a silver medal around his neck as a talisman: he can now claim the gold medal.
It's not big the size of a 5-franc piece. But it means a lot. The silver medal of the European Championships in Tallin, Stéphane Lambiel keep it preciously, although warm at the bottom of the pocket of his jacket, then he offered a ride to Taani Kuninga aed, the Garden of Kings covered with a thick mantle of snow.
It's noon this Saturday, January 23. Along the Baltic Sea, the air is frigid, biting. For a week, the thermometer isn't pressed over the bar - 20ºC. The newspapers of the Estonian capital devoted full pages to the historical temperatures. Stéphane smiled: "Every Day I go out, I feel the intense cold, I draw my energy." He radiates. Along the way he speaks in Vancouver. The games are so close (the men's short program is scheduled February 16, 18 free).
"I hope I have time to go watch a hockey game," says Stéphane. It would be great also to be able to go to skiing one day. I'm especially pleased to be able to celebrate with the other Swiss athletes their medals."
It might well be his, which will be celebrated next month in Canada.
It's not big the size of a 5-franc piece. But it means a lot. The silver medal of the European Championships in Tallin, Stéphane Lambiel keep it preciously, although warm at the bottom of the pocket of his jacket, then he offered a ride to Taani Kuninga aed, the Garden of Kings covered with a thick mantle of snow.
It's noon this Saturday, January 23. Along the Baltic Sea, the air is frigid, biting. For a week, the thermometer isn't pressed over the bar - 20ºC. The newspapers of the Estonian capital devoted full pages to the historical temperatures. Stéphane smiled: "Every Day I go out, I feel the intense cold, I draw my energy." He radiates. Along the way he speaks in Vancouver. The games are so close (the men's short program is scheduled February 16, 18 free).
"I hope I have time to go watch a hockey game," says Stéphane. It would be great also to be able to go to skiing one day. I'm especially pleased to be able to celebrate with the other Swiss athletes their medals."
It might well be his, which will be celebrated next month in Canada.
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