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IRINA SLUTSKAYA, Russia, 21 -- Marvelous return to the top level after missing the Russian team last year. Won Russian, Grand Prix Final and European title and missed just one jump in all her routines. Already armed with triple-triples, she could raise the bar higher this week.
MICHELLE KWAN, United States, 19 -- Last year's favorite is this year's underdog. Won U.S. title with uninspired performance. Strong in artistry, but being surpassed in jumping by others. Lost worlds last year in upset.
MARIA BUTYRSKAYA, Russia, 27 -- Struggled throughout the year after beating Kwan for the world title last year and now is overshadowed by Slutskaya. She has maturity and tries to feature that in her routines.
OTHERS TO WATCH: The other Russian, VICTORIA VOLCHKOVA, 17, third at the Europeans. France's VANESSA GUSMEROLI, 22, third in 1997. American SARAH HUGHES, 14, who has triple-triples.
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