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2010 Winter Olympic Games Countdown

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 [...]

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Slalom Giant Combined Event at 2010 Winter Olympics

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 [...]

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Speed Skating at the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Winter Olympic Games

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 [...]

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2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Sport Venues Completed

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 [...]

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

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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