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Figure skating preview: U.S. women face stiff odds for singles medal
Johnny Weir, the flashy, sassy figure skater, is striving to be taken seriously. Never mind the drama ranging from a fur-costume flap to his rollicking Sundance Channel reality show. Evan Lysacek, proven and confident, is the reigning world champion. Jeremy Abbott, the defending two-time national champion, could be the dark horse.
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Vail Ski Museum: US freestylers dominate in '98
In 1986, the International Olympic Committee voted to separate the Summer and Winter Games, placing them in alternating even-numbered years, starting in 1994. The 1992 Winter Olympics were the last to be staged in the same year as the Summer Olympics. Albertville, France was the location chosen for the 1992 Winter Games, which hosted 64 countries and 1,801 athletes from Feb. 8 to Feb. 23. This ...
The Vail Trail Sun, February 7, 2010 15:48 PM GMT Translate • More info
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Vonn, Vancouver give Alpine chance to lift profile
Lindsey Vonn recalls being mobbed by fans when Alpine skiing's World Cup made its debut stop at Bansko, Bulgaria, a year ago. Even with her husband, her coach, two trainers and two bodyguards flanking her, Vonn felt trapped by the boisterous crowd while trying to exit the finish area. "We just couldn't escape," the two-time overall World Cup champion says, "and people were...
AP via Yahoo! Sports Fri, February 5, 2010 11:02 AM GMT Translate • More info
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question of the week
TORONTO - With the Winter Olympics just days away, put yourself in the mood with a few movies documenting the thrill of the medal chase. Here's a look at cinema's take on the biggest event in sports:
Coast Reporter Sat, February 6, 2010 12:55 PM GMT Translate • More info
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U.S. stars give Alpine chance to peak
Lindsey Vonn recalls being mobbed by fans during a World Cup stop in Bulgaria a year ago. A huge star in Europe, she can walk in public in some places in the U.S. without anyone recognizing her. That could change dramatically during the Vancouver Games.
NBC Olympics Fri, February 5, 2010 12:51 PM GMT Translate • More info
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Vonn hopes to raise skiing’s profile in U.S.
Lindsey Vonn recalls being mobbed by fans when Alpine skiing’s World Cup made its debut stop at Bansko, Bulgaria, a year ago. Even with her husband, her coach, two trainers and two bodyguards flanking her, Vonn felt trapped by the boisterous crowd while trying to exit the finish area.
San Mateo Daily Journal Sat, February 6, 2010 04:15 AM GMT Translate • More info
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