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Sasha Cohen Plans Comeback for 2010 Winter Olympics
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Even though she has not competed since 2006, Olympic silver medalist, Sasha Cohen is planning a comeback for a shot at competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver according to USA Today and Sasha’s official website.
Even though Sasha has not competed since 2006, she has stayed fit and has been skating as part of the Smuckers Stars on Ice Tour. Not surprising, she has been one of the tours’ most popular skaters thanks to her amazing flexibility, dynamic performances and her already established fan base.
According to her site:
It’s a good possibility that Sasha’s first competitive skate will be at Skate America, which is November 13-15 at Lake Placid, N.Y. U.S. Figure Skating executive director David Raith said Friday it’s a “logical assumption” she will be at Lake Placid.
Grand Prix assignments will be made May 30. Because Sasha didn’t compete in last year’s Grand Prix series, she is not automatically eligible for this season’s events and has to be invited by the individual organizers. “She’s not automatic. But I think when her name shows up on the list, she’ll be one of the first chosen,” Raith said.
Skate America has the first rights to Sasha. Raith said he also thinks one of the earlier events — Trophee Eric Bompard in Paris, the Rostelecom Cup in Moscow or Cup of China in Beijing — will have interest.
Sasha is definitely one of my favorite figure skaters of all time along with Joannie Rochette. What do you think – can she make the comeback? I think she can, but time will tell!
Lindsey Vonn Wins Two Cup Titles – An American First
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Lindsey Vonn became the first American woman to win two World Cup titles in Alpine downhill skiing, clinching the title at the World Cup event in Are, Sweden this week.
According to Universal Sports:
Vonn led Riesch by 369 points at the start of the race in Are meaning the German needed to score at least 69 points more than her to maintain any chance of overtaking the American in the standings in the three remaining races.
But Riesch finished 0.40 seconds behind Vonn and can no longer bridge the gap.
Lindsey is 24 years old, and was first named to the US Olympic Ski Team in 2002 when she was 18. Her second Olympics in 2006 were tough as she suffered a major fall in practice and ended up hospitalized. Even still she came back to race finishing 8th in the downhill, 7th in SuperG, and 14th in slalom.
Based on Lindsey’s current momentum, here’s hoping that the 3rd time is the charm, meaning success in Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games! She is definitely one to watch.
Fun with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Mascots
Posted by: | CommentsHave you seen the mascots for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games yet? Oh, are they cute! Quatchi, Miga, Sumi and Mukmuk are the friendly little creatures that will be representing the games in 2010.
The official website contains videos, introductions, games and printable activities (like print, cut and fold toys) that kids of all ages will love. Each of the mascots has a bio and have their own sport interests.
Quatchi – loves ice hockey and wants to be a famous goalie; he and Miga are the official mascots of the 2010 games- Miga – loves surfing and snowboarding
- Sumi – loves alpine skiing and is the official mascot of the paralympic games
- Mukmuk – this little marmot is the mascots’ sidekick
The Vancouver 2010 Olympics Gear is going to be some of the most fun yet!! The pins for this year’s Winter Olympics are available for purchase now. Click on the images below for ordering information.
