Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- The pain in Shen Xue's ankle was so bad earlier this week she an
d partner Zhao Hongbo briefly considered withdrawing.
Zhao Hongbo spins Shen Xue in the Chinese champions' memorable performance Wed
nesday.
What a performance the world would have missed if they had.
The Chinese couple put on one of the most phenomenal shows skating has seen in
a long time Wednesday night, defending their title at the World Figure Skatin
g Championships. And fans knew they were see
