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Takahashi prepares for world c'ships

TURIN, Italy - Vancouver Olympic bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi takes part in an official practice for the World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy, on March 22, 2010. Takahashi is aiming to become the first male Japanese figure skater to win the renowned competition. Rivals such as Evan Lysacek and Evgeni Plushenko, who won the gold and silver in the Winter Games, will be absent.

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Gold medalist Lysacek performs at Olympic exhibition gala

VANCOUVER, Canada - America's gold medalist Evan Lysacek performs in the Vancouver Olympics figure skating exhibition gala at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 27, 2010.

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Gold medalist Lysacek performs at Olympic exhibition gala

VANCOUVER, Canada - America's gold medalist Evan Lysacek performs in the Vancouver Olympics figure skating exhibition gala at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 27, 2010.

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Medalists in Vancouver Olympics figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - (From L) Evgeni Plushenko of Russia, Evan Lysacek of the United States and Daisuke Takahashi of Japan acknowledge the applause during the award ceremony at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010, after winning the silver, gold and bronze in the figure skating at the Winter Olympics.

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Lysacek wins gold at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States acknowledges the crowd after winning the gold in the men's figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek became the first U.S. man to win the gold medal in the event since 1988.

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Lysacek wins gold at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek became the first U.S. man to win the gold medal in the event since 1988.

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Lysacek wins gold at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States expresses his delight at the end of his free routine during the men's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek became the first U.S. man to win the gold medal in the event since 1988.

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Lysacek wins gold at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States expresses his delight at the end of his free routine during the men's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek became the first U.S. man to win the gold medal in the event since 1988.

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Plushenko, Lysacek at Olympic ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evgeni Plushenko of Russia who won the silver in the men's figure skating at the Winter Olympics gives the way to new gold medalist Evan Lysacek during the award ceremony at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010.

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Medalists in Vancouver Olympics figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - (From L) Evgeni Plushenko of Russia, Evan Lysacek of the United States and Daisuke Takahashi of Japan acknowledge the applause during the award ceremony at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010, after winning the silver, gold and bronze in the figure skating at the Winter Olympics.

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Lysacek claims men's figure skating gold

VANCOUVER, Canada -Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's figure skating free skate at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek won the gold medal with 257.67 points in the overall event.

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Lysacek claims men's figure skating gold

VANCOUVER, Canada -Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's figure skating free skate at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek won the gold medal with 257.67 points in the overall event.

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Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points.

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Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points.

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Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points.

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Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points.

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Male winners of Grand Prix Final

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Johnny Weir, Evan Lysacek, both from the United States, and Japan's Nobunari Oda show off the medals they won at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Dec. 5, 2009. Lysacek won the season's final title while Oda, who placed second, booked a spot for February's Vancouver Olympics.

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Lysacek of U.S. wins Grand Prix Final

TOKYO, Japan - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's free program at the Grand Prix Final in Tokyo on Dec. 5, 2009, on his way to winning the final competition of the season.

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Oda 3rd, Lysacek wins as U.S. keeps lead at World Team Trophy

TOKYO, Japan - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs a spin in the men's free skate at the ISU World Team Trophy at Tokyo's Yoyogi national gymnasium on April 17, earning a total of 238.56 points to top the men's skating.

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Lysacek wins gold at World Figure Skating Championships

LOS ANGELES, United States - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's event at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles on March 26. Lysacek became the first American in 13 years to win the world championships.

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Lysacek wins gold at World Figure Skating Championships

LOS ANGELES, United States - Evan Lysacek of the United States reacts after winning the men's event at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles on March 26.

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Lambiel defends world figure skating title

CALGARY, Canada - Switzerland's Stephane Lambiel (C) defends his title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Calgary on March 23. Frenchman Brian Joubert (L) came second and American Evan Lysacek (R) took third place.

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Japan's Takahashi wins Skate America

ATLANTIC CITY, United States - Japanese figure skater Daisuke Takahashi (C) shows off his gold medal on the podium, flanked by silver medalist Evan Lysacek of the United States (L) and bronze medalist and Brian Joubert of France (R).

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Lysacek wins men's at Four Continents c'ships

GANGNEUNG, South Korea - Evan Lysacek of the United States win the men's top honors at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at Gangneung Ice Center on Feb. 18.

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(2)Lysacek wins at Four Continents c'ships

GANGNEUNG, South Korea - Evan Lysacek (C) of the United States shows off his gold medal at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at Gangneung Ice Center on Feb. 18, flanked by silver medal winner Li Chengjiang (L) of China and bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi (R) of Japan.

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Lysacek wins men's at Four Continents c'ships

GANGNEUNG, South Korea - Evan Lysacek of the United States win the men's top honors at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at Gangneung Ice Center on Feb. 18. (Kyodo)

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(2)Lysacek wins at Four Continents c'ships

GANGNEUNG, South Korea - Evan Lysacek (C) of the United States shows off his gold medal at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at Gangneung Ice Center on Feb. 18, flanked by silver medal winner Li Chengjiang (L) of China and bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi (R) of Japan. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Takahashi wins Skate America

ATLANTIC CITY, United States - Japanese figure skater Daisuke Takahashi (C) shows off his gold medal on the podium, flanked by silver medalist Evan Lysacek of the United States (L) and bronze medalist and Brian Joubert of France (R). (Kyodo)

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Lambiel defends world figure skating title

CALGARY, Canada - Switzerland's Stephane Lambiel (C) defends his title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Calgary on March 23. Frenchman Brian Joubert (L) came second and American Evan Lysacek (R) took third place. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek wins gold at World Figure Skating Championships

LOS ANGELES, United States - Evan Lysacek of the United States reacts after winning the men's event at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles on March 26. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek wins gold at World Figure Skating Championships

LOS ANGELES, United States - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's event at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles on March 26. Lysacek became the first American in 13 years to win the world championships. (Kyodo)

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Gold medalist Lysacek performs at Olympic exhibition gala

VANCOUVER, Canada - America's gold medalist Evan Lysacek performs in the Vancouver Olympics figure skating exhibition gala at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 27, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Gold medalist Lysacek performs at Olympic exhibition gala

VANCOUVER, Canada - America's gold medalist Evan Lysacek performs in the Vancouver Olympics figure skating exhibition gala at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 27, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Medalists in Vancouver Olympics figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - (From L) Evgeni Plushenko of Russia, Evan Lysacek of the United States and Daisuke Takahashi of Japan acknowledge the applause during the award ceremony at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010, after winning the silver, gold and bronze in the figure skating at the Winter Olympics. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek wins gold at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States expresses his delight at the end of his free routine during the men's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek became the first U.S. man to win the gold medal in the event since 1988. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek wins gold at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek became the first U.S. man to win the gold medal in the event since 1988. (Kyodo)

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Plushenko, Lysacek at Olympic ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evgeni Plushenko of Russia who won the silver in the men's figure skating at the Winter Olympics gives the way to new gold medalist Evan Lysacek during the award ceremony at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek claims men's figure skating gold

VANCOUVER, Canada -Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's figure skating free skate at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek won the gold medal with 257.67 points in the overall event. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek wins gold at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States expresses his delight at the end of his free routine during the men's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek became the first U.S. man to win the gold medal in the event since 1988. (Kyodo)

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Medalists in Vancouver Olympics figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - (From L) Evgeni Plushenko of Russia, Evan Lysacek of the United States and Daisuke Takahashi of Japan acknowledge the applause during the award ceremony at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010, after winning the silver, gold and bronze in the figure skating at the Winter Olympics. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek wins gold at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States acknowledges the crowd after winning the gold in the men's figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek became the first U.S. man to win the gold medal in the event since 1988. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek claims men's figure skating gold

VANCOUVER, Canada -Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's figure skating free skate at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2010. Lysacek won the gold medal with 257.67 points in the overall event. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points. (Kyodo)

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Oda 3rd, Lysacek wins as U.S. keeps lead at World Team Trophy

TOKYO, Japan - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs a spin in the men's free skate at the ISU World Team Trophy at Tokyo's Yoyogi national gymnasium on April 17, earning a total of 238.56 points to top the men's skating. (Kyodo)

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Takahashi prepares for world c'ships

TURIN, Italy - Vancouver Olympic bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi takes part in an official practice for the World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy, on March 22, 2010. Takahashi is aiming to become the first male Japanese figure skater to win the renowned competition. Rivals such as Evan Lysacek and Evgeni Plushenko, who won the gold and silver in the Winter Games, will be absent. (Kyodo)

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Male winners of Grand Prix Final

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Johnny Weir, Evan Lysacek, both from the United States, and Japan's Nobunari Oda show off the medals they won at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Dec. 5, 2009. Lysacek won the season's final title while Oda, who placed second, booked a spot for February's Vancouver Olympics. (Kyodo)

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Lysacek of U.S. wins Grand Prix Final

TOKYO, Japan - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's free program at the Grand Prix Final in Tokyo on Dec. 5, 2009, on his way to winning the final competition of the season. (Kyodo)