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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 2006

Page

20

Turin Olympics figure skating storylines heat up

The article previews Turin Olympic bids by Michelle Kwan Irina Slutskaya and Evgeni Plushenko. It notes Kwan as underdog risk after injuries, Slutskaya’s career comeback and health battles, Cohen's rise as a contender, Belbin and Agosto’s second chance in ice dance, and Plushenko’s continued dominance amid strong Russian favorites.

Associated Slutskaya Kwan Nagano Salt Lake City Turin U.S Los Angeles United States Cohen Southern California John Nicks Sarah Hughes Irina Sonja Henie Katarina Witt Japan Mao Asada Tanith Belbin Ben Agosto Belbin Congress Plushenko Alexei Yagudin

Figure Skating Scoring and the Edge of Victory

In figure skating the margin of victory is not measured in goals or times but in judges scores. Routines end with tense moments as officials tabulate marks, reflecting originality and style rather than numeric outcomes.

Ice Skating Event Forms Showcases Pairs And Dancing Styles

The program explains men and women competing in individual forms, pairs lifts, spins, and throws, plus ice dancing focusing on rhythm and interpretation. It outlines compulsory and free programs for pairs, boot design, and skating terms, noting ISU scoring reforms after the 2002 controversy with a judge-focused shift toward skaters.

International Skating Union

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Torino Joanne Carter Italy Olympic Russia Irina Slutskaya Tokyo International Olympic Committee Francois Fortin Peter Santilli Chris Kaeser Pair Death Spiral Axel Paulsen Alois Lutz Austria Total Solon A Marion
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