Can Mirai Nagasu play spoiler for the Vancouver medalists at the 2010 Worlds?

4th place in Vancouver - Can Mirai Nagasu medal in Torino?

I've added a poll to the blog. Assuming all three Vancouver medalists make good on their promise to compete in Torino, are there any skaters who could upset the podium? Could Mirai Nagasu medal at her first Worlds? Will judges' favorite Laura Lepisto win her first World medal? Can Miki Ando rebound from her disappointment in Vancouver? Who is most likely to play spoiler? Poll is to the right of this post.

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Yukari Nakano Retires

Farewell, Yukari

The beautiful Yukari Nakano has announced her withdrawal from worlds and her retirement from eligible figure skating. She will focus on a broadcasting career, joining Fuji Television Network Inc this spring. Akiko Suzuki will replace Nakano on the world team.

Flashback - Yukari skates to a 4th place finish at the 2008 World Championships. After this magnetic performance, who would have ever though she would never return to Worlds

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