Going for the Gold: Belbin and Agosto

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Christie Succop - November 20, 2009 Ice dancers Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto have gone through many challenges and triumphs including injuries and citizenship issues, podium finishes and an Olympic medal.   Read More | More News

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Jeremy Abbott US Figure Skating

Abbott began skating at age 4. Abbott pre-empted the "Evan and Johnny Show" at the 2009 U.S. Championships, becoming the first figure skater not named Evan or Johnny to take the title since 2003. More

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Johnny Weir

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Weir began skating at age 12 after watching 1994 Olympic women's gold medalist Oksana Baiul on TV, trying out jumps on roller skates in his family's basement. He switched to ice in the winter when the corn field behind his house froze over.

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Ben Agosto

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Agosto was born in Chicago, but he moved to Detroit in 1998 to skate with Belbin. The most decorated ice dancing team in U.S. history is hoping to improve upon its silver-medal showing from Torino.

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Keauna McLaughlin

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McLaughlin started skating at age 3 because her mother skated in shows. McLaughlin and Brubaker are the top-ranked American pairs team and the two-time defending U.S. Champions.

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