Odd couple hopes to beat the odds

A few seasons ago, Jana Khokhlova and Sergei Novitski looked like the next big thing in ice dance.
After their worlds debut in 2006, Khokhlova's ultra-flexibility and flamboyant style, aided by Russia's powerful ice dance tradition, propelled them through the ranks: eighth at worlds in 2007, third in 2008 and a European title in 2009. Along the way, they won two national titles.

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