Holland America! U.S. sends five to Challenge Cup
Abbott to compete in men's; Czisny, Keiser to enter ladies competitions
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| U.S. champ Jeremy Abbott plans to test out his quad at the International Challenge Cup. (Getty Images) |
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MEN'S
Jeremy Abbott most recently won his third U.S. title in January. Abbott enjoyed a successful Grand Prix season, placing first at Cup of China and third at Rostelecom Cup before competing at the 2011 Grand Prix Final.
LADIES
Alissa Czisny leads the ladies contingent. She placed second at the 2012 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Last fall, Czisny, a two-time U.S. champion, competed at Skate America and Trophée Eric Bompard, placing first and third respectively, and earned a spot at the 2011 Grand Prix Final. Leah Keiser, the 2010 U.S. novice champion, will compete on the junior level. In January, Keiser competed as a senior at the 2012 U.S. Championships.
PAIRS
Representing Team USA in junior pairs are Jessica Pfund and A.J. Reiss. They most recently placed fifth as juniors at the 2012 U.S. Championships.

