Reigning world champion Evan Lysacek of the United States has won the men's figure skating gold.
Russia's defending champion Yevgeny Plushenko took silver while Daisuke Takahashi gave Japan their first ever men's podium finish with the bronze.
Plushenko was favourite but several wobbles in his free programme opened the door for Lysacek whose artistic performance won over the judges.
His overall score of 257.67 eclipsed Plushenko by 1.31 points.
It was America's first gold in the event since the Olympics were last held in Canada when Brian Boitano won in Calgary in 1988. Source : BBC Online
Russia's defending champion Yevgeny Plushenko took silver while Daisuke Takahashi gave Japan their first ever men's podium finish with the bronze.
Plushenko was favourite but several wobbles in his free programme opened the door for Lysacek whose artistic performance won over the judges.
His overall score of 257.67 eclipsed Plushenko by 1.31 points.
It was America's first gold in the event since the Olympics were last held in Canada when Brian Boitano won in Calgary in 1988. Source : BBC Online
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