1.   But the ISU says that having three rounds makes it more likely that the best skater will win.

2.   Each skater had won Olympic or world-championship medals or both.

3.   Still, Carroll said, it is much easier for a skater to win a title than to defend one.

4.   The best skater that day wins.

5.   The Russians are understandably skittish about the judging, given the outcry when their pairs skaters won a gold medal.

6.   Canadian skaters won two silver medals and a bronze Friday at the Coupe des Alpes international figure skating competition.

7.   His skaters have won one Olympic gold medal, seven national titles, two world crowns and five other medals in the world championships.

8.   Russian skaters have won all four European titles three years in a row.

9.   South Korean skaters won two golds in Albertville, swept four of six short track golds in Lillehammer and won three in Nagano.

10.   U.S. skaters have won six medals in six events at the games.