Sasha Cohen Is Returning To Conquer the Vancouver Olympics

7 May

Sasha Cohen just confirmed she will be back to contort her body for America at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. This comes as great news on many fronts. 1) We get to look at some of America’s finest talent stretch itself to the limit. 2) Apparently our women need the help, so the 24-year-old veteran is coming out of retirement to whup ass. Props to Sports Illustrated for breaking the good news.

Cohen is the 2006 Olympic Silver Medalist & 2006 US National Champion. In case you need a refresher, this 5′2″ dynamo is the best argument to watch figure skating. No one is happier than Shaun White, who is probably saving these pictures while plotting his best pickup routines before they meet again:

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Sasha Cohen will formally announce her comeback at a press conference on May 14th.

Cohen is automatically included in the 2010 US Nationals, due to her winning a medal in the ‘06 Olympic Games. Expect Cohen to warm up for Nationals at the next Grand Prix.