Evan Lysacek Wants a Girlfriend

Olympic figure skating gold medalist isn't dating gymnast Nastia Liukin

By Marie Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 22, 2010 6:07 PM CST

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Evan Lysacek Wants a Girlfriend — Evan Lysacek of the United States reacts after his performance in the men's free program figure skating competition Thursday February 18, 2010 at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Vancouver. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Robert Skinner)

Never mind the rumors about Evan Lysacek dating gymnast Nastia Liukin—the Olympic champion in men's figure skating is single and looking. "I haven't had any time for dating while I'm training," Lysacek tells Entertainment Tonight. "I'm lonely." As for Liukin, herself an Olympic gold medalist, "we're very close friends and she's been such a great inspiration to me," says Lysacek, whose ex is ice dancer Tanith Belbin. "I'm honored to have her here."
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