Just before today’s men’s figure skating short program, Russian veteran and star Yevgeny Plushenko withdrew from the competition due to an apparent injury suffered in warmups.
VIDEO: Watch maneuver that led to injury
Plushenko had competed for Russia in last week’s team event, finishing second in the men’s short program and winning in the men’s free skate to help the host nation claim its first gold medal of the Sochi Olympics.
#Plushenko speaks with the press: "Right now I just want to rest," he says #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/XVgJB1PEtC
— Nick McCarvel (@NickMcCarvel) February 13, 2014
As a result of the withdrawal, Russia will not have a competitor to contend for the men’s title.
You can watch the men’s short program LIVE on NBCSN or at NBCOlympics.com right now.
