Beata Handra and Charles Sinek

*  Ages: Handra - 24, Sinek - 32

  Hometowns: Handra - San Rafael, Calif.; Sinek - Lexington

Coach: Inese Bucevica

Choreographer: Bucevica

Career highlights: Fourth at 1999 and 2000 US Championships.

Outlook: With last year's bronze medalists missing, the husband-and-wife team, fourth the last two years, have a leg up to make the world team. At the very least, they're on the podium.