SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Italy's Carolina Kostner captivated the audience with a poised and poignant performance to win bronze in the women's figure skating at the Sochi Games on Thursday and instantly knew her decision to stick with the sport had been worth it.
Four year earlier she had left the ice in Vancouver doubled over with her head buried in her hands, as if she could not bear to face anyone, after a miserable, tumble-ridden skate.
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