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Men’s Olympics figure skating team announced
Posted by Andrew at 4:07 p.m. on Jan. 18 Comments (0)

U.S. Figure skating on Monday announced its nominees for the men’s U.S. Olympic figure skating team. Getting the nod were Jeremy Abbott, Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir, who placed first, second and third Monday at nationals in Spokane.

Keep reading for the full press release from U.S. Figure Skating, which also names the alternates to the team.

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Sasha Cohen is Back to Try for Her Third Olympics
Posted by Renee at 8:36 p.m. on Dec. 29 Comments (0)

With hopes of competing at her third Olympics in 2010, 24 year-old Sasha Cohen is back from her skating break and is getting ready to come to Spokane to shine her star quality at the U.S. Championships, on and off the ice.
 
Her worldwide influence in fashion, exercise, nutrition and lifestyle seems to stretch across demographics.
 
Sasha’s signature figure skating fashion designs are in high demand for their dynamic style, fabric and colors, her autobiography, “Fire On Ice,” sold out of its hardback printing well before its release date, and her movies, Stars on Ice tours, television appearances and interviews have won over a huge fan base intrigued by what she’s going to tackle next. Sasha has also studied a semester at the renowned and intensive New York Film Academy at Harvard.
 
Sasha is as much an ambassador for her charities as she is for her sport. She is active in promoting her charities and quietly embraces causes that impact on youth and families. Recognizing that young people are influenced by what they see in public, Sasha thrives on being a role model.
 
Sasha talks about her decision to return to competitive skating.

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Rockne & Keauna—Pairs Figure Skating Favorites for 2010 Olympics
Posted by Renee at 6 a.m. on Dec. 13 Comments (0)

Two consecutive wins in the U.S. Championships pairs division, after winning the U.S. Junior Championships in 2007, Rockne Brubaker & Keauna McLaughlin are the first U.S. pair to win back-to-back junior and senior championships in 51 years.
 
Having gained a strong following to say the least, Rockne and Keauna are favorites for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, and if they win, will be the first pairs figure skating team to win a medal in 22 years. Should they win the gold, it will be the first time ever for a U.S. pairs team to do so.
Just 17 years old, Keauna is a mere 5’ tall and has been skating ever since she could walk practically, as her mother skated in shows, and Keauna loved to watch her. Currently attending school at the American School of Correspondence, she has a passion for designing skating clothes and would like to have her own line of skating apparel someday. Keauna supports Midnight Mission, a homeless shelter in Los Angeles, by organizing a skating show, the proceeds of which benefit the shelter.
 
Rockne, who started skating at the age of 5 years old, towers over the petite Keauna at 5'9” and is currently attending the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, hoping to go into law enforcement post skating career. He also shares his skating skills by coaching aspiring skaters, and looks up to Lance Armstrong for his amazing athletic ability and personal strength. Rockne shares his spare time with the Big Brother/Big Sister Program.
 
The pair talk about their aspirations for the Olympics, as well as their journey to where they are now.
 

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