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Abbott, Lysacek showdown at nationals

Figure Skaters Online January 23, 2009

The advertised Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir show at the 2009 U.S. Championships in Cleveland had a surprise star. Jeremy Abbott stole the spotlight with a masterful performance that put him in first place over Lysacek. After problems on the triple axel…

Czisny, Flatt go 1-2 in short program

Figure Skaters Online January 22, 2009

Alissa Czisny took a break from skating after a disastrous performance that placed her ninth at the U.S. Championships last season. But instead of choosing retirement, Czisny opted for a new outlook. Rejuvenated, she won the short program at the U.S. Championships…

McLaughlin, Brubaker shocked by newcomers

Figure Skaters Online January 22, 2009

Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker trail newcomers Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett after the short program at the 2009 U.S. Championships. Brubaker had trouble on the side-by-side jumps while McLaughlin two-footed the throw triple loop.

Carman, Knierim place first in junior pairs short

Figure Skaters Online January 21, 2009

Although Brynn Carman and Chris Knierim both fell on their attempted side-by-side double lutzes, the team leads the junior pairs competition at the U.S. Championships in Cleveland. Junior Grand Prix Final competitors Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir finished second over Tracy Tanovich…

Mahbanoozadeh third after short program

Figure Skaters Online January 21, 2009

Armin Mahbanoozadeh trails Ross Miner and Keegan Messing following the junior men's short program at the U.S. Championships. Mahbanoozadeh's program component score of 27.53 was the highest of the event but he lost points by popping his triple lutz.

Four national titles decided in Cleveland

Figure Skaters Online January 20, 2009

At the U.S. Championships, gold medals were handed out to Joshua Farris (novice men's); Kiri Baga (novice ladies); Cassie Andrews and Nicholas Anderson (novice pairs); and Lauri Bonacorsi and Travis Mager (novice ice dance).

Adams predicts men’s as event to watch in Cleveland

Figure Skaters Online January 20, 2009

Leah Adams has been a regular fixture at skating competitions and shows since photographing the 1996 U.S. Championships in San Jose, Calif. Adams answered questions from skating fans before leaving her home in Grand Junction, Colo., for the 2009 U.S. Championships in…

Novice, junior events kick off nationals

Figure Skaters Online January 19, 2009

The U.S. Championships started Monday with four novice events and two junior competitions. After the junior ladies short program, Marissa Secundy sits ninth with 42.28 points. Lauren Gifford and Carson Bodnarek (30.17) are sixth in novice pairs.

Californians favored for national title

Figure Skaters Online January 18, 2009

Two California teenagers are favored to win the ladies' competition at the 2009 U.S. Championships, Jan. 18-25 in Cleveland, Ohio. Neither of the front runners are reigning U.S. Champion Mirai Nagasu, who is trying to defend her national title in the midst…

Lysacek looking for a triple play

Figure Skaters Online January 18, 2009

Evan Lysacek is aiming for his third consecutive national title at the 2009 U.S. Championships in Cleveland. But after successful international campaigns this fall, Grand Prix Final Champion Jeremy Abbott and three-time U.S. Champion Johnny Weir are looking to play spoiler.