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Lysacek officially out of Skate America
He announced at the USOC media summit today that he cannot compete at Skate America because of injuries.
Per Phil Hersh, Evan has a torn labrum.
Lysacek officially out of Skate America
He announced at the USOC media summit today that he cannot compete at Skate America because of injuries.
So if he can't skate at Skate America, how is he going to qualify per ISU? Does he get a bye because of that gold medal from four years ago?
I guess/hope that the ice dancers and pairs skaters will have a separate presser??
Shibs posted on twitter a little while ago that they were headed to the media summit so I assume you are correct.
So he expects to keep on training with a torn labrum? I suppose it depends on the extent but it's doutbful that it will withstand further 3A and quad training. Even if he does manage to push through it the permanent damage cannot be worth it.
I think this is it for Evan. He needs surgery, not another international event.
I think he knows it, judging by the pics I've seen he was the only one decked out in all team USA swag... I think he's here strictly to keep media attention on skating - at least for now...
And, at least, I hope that's why he is still toying with the idea... I don't want him skating injured to the point where it does permanent harm.
I think he knows it, judging by the pics I've seen he was the only one decked out in all team USA swag... I think he's here strictly to keep media attention on skating - at least for now...
ALL skaters were wearing Team USA swag. Evan was wearing Ralph Lauren Team USA attire. The other skaters were wearing Nike Team USA attire.
Yes, the khaki-colored jackets that the skaters other than Lysacek are wearing seem to be USOC team swag.
In this photo that I posted in the Max Aaron thread, M.A. is wearing one, and the view of Jeremy Abbott's is even better.
interesting. the photo I saw earlier today (not these) had them looking way more casual.
IMO, the Nike sweatshirt jacket that the athletes are wearing is casual. Not sure how the outfits you saw earlier could be much more casual than an oversized sweatshirt jacket.
I'm sorry that Lysacek is injured and wish him a speedy - and complete - recovery. I do think it's a good thing, though, that it has been announced this early and not - as has been speculated - a day or two before the event. And no doubt a Senior B later in the season will be found for him - why not? Maybe NRW or Golden Spin - those are later in the season, are they not?