USA TODAY Sports 223 Reads 0 Comments The figure skating events at the Winter Olympics are the highlight of the Games for many viewers. The 2014 Sochi Olympics features a few stars who are heavily favored to win gold in their respective disciplines, and they'll be difficult to knock off when the competitions begin.
There's a new twist to the format this time around. For the first time ever, a team contest will take place (it began on Feb. 6, the day before the opening ceremony). Brian Cazeneuve of SI.com breaks down the event and provides a bit of perspective about what it could mean:
Ten teams will choose an entry from each of the four disciplines (men, women, pairs and dance) with the top five advancing to a set of long programs in the final. The new event will give another chance for some of the sport's traditional powers (the U.S., Canada, Russia and Japan, among others) to battle for another medal.
It's not surprising that another big event was added, considering the immense global popularity of figure skating.
Upsets occur every four years as the world's best come together for these Winter Games. Pressure sometimes forges an unbreakable will to win, while other times it can cause elite athletes to wither and wilt when it's time to perform.
It's unlikely this year's events will be any different. While there are heavy favorites to win in every discipline, fans should expect to see at least one surprising winner emerge from the fray.
That said, favorites are favorites for a reason. Here's a look at the top gold-medal figure skating favorites for the 2014 Winter Olympics, ranked according to their overall level of dominance leading up to the Games.
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