 The results of the men's figure skating competition have also revived the debate on figure skating's identity and the direction in which it is headed as a sport.It is perceived by many as the Athleticism vs Artistry debate and the two points argued are clearly demonstrated in the viewpoints of both medalists.Plushenko's participation at the 2010 Olympics was not only to defend his 2006 Olympic title, but also to show that the sport needs the quadruple jump  if it wants to move with the times.