Kimmie Meissner, who won the 2006 world championship, the 2007 U.S. national championship, and the 2007 Four Continents championship has withdrawn from the AT&T U.S. Championships due to an injury. This was announced on January 18, 2009, as the U.S. Championships got under way. For more Figure Skating History and News, go to: http://www.historyguy.com/sportshistory/figure_skating.htm