At the 2006 Olympic Games, Sasha Cohen was one of the best skaters in the world. She was the silver medallist for the United States. Sasha Cohen is trying for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team that will compete in Vancouver in 2010. She has been away from competitive skating for three years:
“… She announced her comeback in May. “I’ve realized skating is my purpose in life for the moment,” she says.
Make no mistake: The purpose of her comeback is to qualify for a third Olympics. To do so, she must secure one of just two spots for the U.S. women in Vancouver.”
link to the article by Vicki Michaelis for USA TODAY
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