Figure Skating

Plushenko giant in short program

American Lysacek is a close second

World champion Evan Lysacek of the US was in fine form during the short program, good enough to sit in second place. (David J. Phillip/Associated Press)

By John Powers

Globe Staff / February 17, 2010

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Until he came out of skating hibernation this season, Evgeni Plushenko had settled himself in for a long winter’s nap - three years long, in fact. But when Mother Russia needed him back for the Olympics, the defending champion dutifully rubbed his eyes, dusted off his skates and emerged from retirement with his jumping skills still ... (Full article: 704 words)