"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
Posted on 06 Feb 2010 by RaChEl_R86 | 0 Comments
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