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Sunday, February 19, 2006

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 9

Shaun Palmer, the US snowboarder on whom the movie Miserable Champion is based, recovered from overdosing on various substances, ripped his Achilles tendon in January after becoming clean and sober and qualifying for snowboardcross in Torino (less than six months after he overdose!). Obviously, he’s... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 18, 2006

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 8

Shani Davis and Joey Cheek (US, speed skating) win gold and silver respectively in the 1000 meters. Shani is the first African-African male to win gold medal in the Winter Games ever. Joey Cheek also donated is $15,000 silver medal bonus to Right to Play, the organization that helps less fortunate... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 17, 2006

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 7

Lindsey Kildow (US, skiing) provided another gusty performance today during her first run at the women’s combined, just a few days after that severe training accident that nearly ended her Olympics. She was disqualified after falling again on her second slalom run, she still plans to compete in more... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 16, 2006

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 6

The US men’ s figure skating team ( Johnny Weir, Evan Lysacek, and Matt Savoie ) all completed their long programs with no falls, unlike many of their competitors. Evan, who destructed in his short program 2 days ago, was sidelined by the flu yesterday and didn’t practice at all yesterday, when he... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 5

Author's Note: I didn't watch much of the Olympics due to my busy day. A little hockey this morning, a little curling (which I still don't get) later. Lucky for me this two moments happened during the evening program.. Lindsey Kildow (US, skiing) came back from a horrifying fall that lead to an... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 4

Joey Cheek (US, speed skating) decides to donate his $25,000 bonus for winning a gold medal in the 500 meter speed skating event from the US Olympic Committee to Right to Play, an organization which brings sports stars to the developing world in order to provide hope, sports access, and life skill... Sign in to see full entry.

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Food and the Olympics

Author’s Note: You would think that food and drink that was advertised during the Olympics would healthy and good for you, food like elite athletes actually eat, but that’s not case. As I watch the Olympics, I have seen the following food items advertised so far; I guess it’s anything to make a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 13, 2006

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 3

Hannah Teter (US, women’s snowboarding) who pushed through chronic knee pain that required a cortisone shot in order to compete in Torino. She won gold! Kelly Clark (US, women’s snowboarding) who risked it all in an effort to move back into medal position after being ranked 4 th overall after her... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 12, 2006

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 2

Woman’s ice hockey rocks! Canadian hockey player Meghan Agosta scored her first Olympic goal, as well as a hat trick (3 goals) on her 19 th birthday today. Canadian goal tender Charline Labonte shut out the Russia women in the same game. Michelle Kwan (US, figure skating) gave up her third Olympic... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 11, 2006

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 1

I had such a good time writing modifying my list blog during the 2004 Summer Olympics; I thought I’d try it again for the Winter 2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy. Welcome to Defining the Olympic Spirit. Daily updates… Enjoy! The first ever throw triple axle landed in the Olympics by Rena Inoue and... Sign in to see full entry.

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