The 2010 Winter Olympic Games: Vancouver

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Originally Posted by bucklind17

Evan Lysacek is my new favorite Olympian. What a talented, genuine and adorable athlete! He's so graceful, so gorgeous on the ice and his technique is wonderful. Very glad he won tonight because it would have been a shame otherwise, his routine was beautiful. And that smile! It's nice to see an athlete legitimately proud of his accomplishment without coming off cocky or insensitive. I just wish NBC could have shown more of his happiness and less of Plushenko's sour puss during the medal ceremony.

I agree with your entire post. Last night was awesome. So close too - I honestly feel that either of them were deserving of the gold. According to Scott Hamilton, Lysacek got slightly higher scores because of better choreography & more difficulty in the second half of his skate; Plushenko landed all his jumps (inclusing that incredible quad) but he had all his difficult elements in the first half - not as challenging, so no bonus points.

Originally Posted by CelticGypsy

Can't wait for Tanith and Ben to skate. Johnny Weir is suppose to dance to "Poker Face" on Friday night. Now that should be interesting!

SHUT UP! For real? I can't wait!!!