Sasha Cohen, seen competing at an exhibition in 2007, pulled out of the French Grand Prix because of an injury. (Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press)Olympic silver medallist Sasha Cohen has withdrawn from the first Grand Prix figure skating event of the season because of tendinitis in her right calf.
The 2006 runner-up at the Turin Games is making a comeback after not competing since the 2006 world championships. But she said Friday she will not skate at the Trophée Eric Bompard in Paris after consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.
"I have been advised to limit my training for the next few weeks," Cohen said. "My pain is subsiding, but I have not been able to fully train for Trophée Bompard."
The 24-year-old Cohen says she is confident she will be ready for Skate America, Nov. 12-15 in Lake Placid, N.Y.
"I was looking forward to competing in Paris and I'm sorry I won't be there," Cohen said. "However, I'm still excited about the rest of the season and am looking forward to competing in Lake Placid."
Cohen needs the work in her attempt to make the U.S. team for the Vancouver Olympics in February. Although she did triple jumps and many competitive moves while touring with Stars on Ice the last two years, she has not appeared before judges.
