Evan Lysacek

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Standing at 6-2, Evan Lysacek towers over many of his competitors, and thanks to choreographer Lori Nichol, he has learned to flaunt and capitalize on his unique qualities. In addition to his two U.S. men's titles, Lysacek has been the top U.S. man and most consistent medal winner on the international scene for the past three years. He has posted the best finishes at the World Championships every year since 2005. Evan is also the only U.S. man to consistently land quadruple jumps-setting him up to be a serious gold medal contender heading into the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Lysacek lives by the philosophy that each day is a fresh start. "Go and fight every day, no matter what's happened the day before or what might happen," he says. "Don't think about the past or the future-stay in the present."