WinterSports2002.com, Thursday, February 21, 2002

Olympic sound-off question

What is the likelihood of the U.S. figure skaters sweeping the women's singles event?"

Vivian Faden - Washington, D.C.

"No, because the Russian skater (Irina Slutskaya) is too good. She's just so much better."

Alisa Faden - Washington, D.C.

"No. I think two Americans will be in there, but so will the Russian skater."

Kim Ernst - Sandy

"I think America will do it. I saw most of the show last night, and the U.S. has a lot of talent."

Mary Carson - Salt Lake

"I would like to think so, but I don't know. That little Russian girl is so good."

Brent Scott - Clearfield

"I'd guess America will take two of the three, with (Michelle) Kwan and (Sasha) Cohen. But, then there's the Russian."

Joel Steinhauser - Albuquerque, N.M.

"I'm hoping Kwan wins. She's worked so hard the last four years. Then, it will be the Russian girl and Cohen."

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