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Moguls Skier Jennifer Heil Wins Canada’s First Olympic Medal

Canada’s first medal of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games was won by moguls skier Jennifer Heil of Spruce Grove, Alberta. Young Canadian Chloe Dufour-Lapointe finished fifth just outside the medals. The event saw Americans finish first and third to start off their Olympics on a good note. The first full day was to be a [...]

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The 2010 Winter Olympics – They Are Here

The Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics are upon us. While the weather outside in Greater Vancouver is mild and wet, the spirits of Canadians, fans and athletes from around the world are hitting a high point. You can feel the excitement building. Much has been made of the cost over-runs and of American workers being brought [...]

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United States Figure Skating Preview Mirai Nagasu

Mirai Nagasu is a sixteen year old American Olympic hopeful whose recent career had injuries that blotted her from major press relations and public attention. This talented Californian possesses maximum expressiveness on the ice without qualification for her age, promising an exciting career. Mirai Nagasu has fluid speed, tantalizing jumps, fresh spinning, and newcomer audience [...]

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Ladies’ Figure Skating Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

For the first time in recent history, the drama regarding who will take Olympic gold medals will not be an Americans-only battle. The World Championship of Figure Skating in Los Angeles from Staples Center allowed only two of potential three podium chances for Americans in Vancouver for women’s senior skaters, leaving the field open for [...]

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2010 Canadian Mens Figure Skating Hopeful Patrick Chan

Canadian Patrick Chan has been setting an amateur seniors men’s skating performance bar for some time. Internationally recognized and esteemed, Chan could sweep hometown crowd and deliver a bid for Olympic gold that resonates with the audience. Ranked 9th in the world, Chan showed a particularly strong 2009 skating year of European competition in ISU [...]

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