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2010 Canadian Mens Figure Skating Hopeful Patrick Chan

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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 [...]

Oda Nomunari 2010 Mens Figure Skating Preview

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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The most brilliant men’s skating performance of the last ten years was given by this skater at the ISU Grand Prix event in 2009. The darling Charlie Chaplin routine charmed audiences and showcased to advantage the skater’s small build. This dynamo appearance made headlines the world over. Oda Nomunari is a Japanese figure skating champion. [...]

Vancouver Mens Figure Skating Preview For Stephane Lambiel

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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Lambiel is a competent skater who is often placing at the Grand prix events of the ISU due to a dearth of other skaters missing events, not getting the nomination, or being assigned elsewhere. There is a pastiche quality to his routines and choreography, and a boyish aura about his skating that will clash [...]

Winter and Summer Olympic Games Trivia Part Two

Sunday, December 13, 2009

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The following is part two in our three part Summer and Winter Olympic Games history trivia. We are posting this in celebration of the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Winter Olympic Games which are sure to make all Canadians proud! Despite the telegenic reputation of the USA’s powerhouse gymnast Mary Lou Retton, it was Romanian Ecaterina Szabo who was [...]

Winter and Summer Olympic Games Trivia

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

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The following is the first part in a three part series we are offering on Winter and Summer Olympics trivia and history in celebration of the Vancouver Whistler 2010 Winter Olympic Games. If you have any interesting factoids or similar points please send them to us. Despite the democratic aura of the game’s participatory program, kings [...]

2010 Winter Olympic Games Countdown

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics have been carefully planned, economized for, and implemented. Provisioned funds amassed before the current economic downtrend and implementation of an entire calendar of Winter weather in Canada around the time the Games are scheduled to take place is projected to be clear and cold, sunny enough for the outdoor competitions [...]

Slalom Giant Combined Event at 2010 Winter Olympics

Monday, May 11, 2009

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The Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Olympics will separate the platinum level giant slalom skiers now competing in the world ranks. Dominating the world cup ski runs these last years are superstars like Bode Miller who shred giant runs and finish consistently in medalist positions. Variation in course grooming proves the better skiers will win the slalom. Getting bounced [...]

Speed Skating at the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Sunday, March 8, 2009

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The Vancouver-Whistler Winter Olympics in 2010 will feature some of the best speed skating events held to date. This speed skating events range from shorter sprints to distance to relays to long grueling marathons of skill and dedication. The tight uniforms, sharp skates, top speeds and smooth ice combine to present a gripping tableaux of [...]

2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Sport Venues Completed

Friday, February 20, 2009

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With the one-year countdown to the 2010 Vancouver-Whistler Olympic Winter Games still fresh in Canadian’s minds, the Vancouver Organizing Committee has announced that the sporting venues for the games have been completed both on time and on budget. The total amount budgeted was $580 million Canadian. The Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre opened today and was the last [...]

VANOC Releases 2006-07 Sustainability Report for the 2010 Winter Games

Monday, March 31, 2008

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Vancouver, British Columbia – The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) today released its second corporate Sustainability Report, re-affirming its commitment to deliver a socially, economically and environmentally responsible Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The report covers the 12-month period between August 1, 2006 and July 31, [...]

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