Los Angeles — Todd skipped the quad, yet soared to his sixth U.S. title. Making it even sweeter, Todd Eldredge is headed for his third Olympics, hoping to grab the medal that has eluded him.
Despite not attempting the quadruple jump that has been the bane of his otherwise brilliant career, Eldredge used surpassing artistry to beat defending champion Tim Goebel on Thursday night in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. They were tied after the short program, but Eldredge won the free skate with his spins, footwork and just enough guts to pull off eight triple jumps.
Joining Eldredge and Goebel in next month's Salt Lake City Games will be Michael Weiss, who overcame nearly two years of frustration physically and on the ice to finish third.
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