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Olympics Should Be About the Athletes

By Kevin BlackistoneFeb 28th 2010 – 11:50PM

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- In spring, the Olympic Village that was a temporary home to athletes will begin undergoing a conversion into an affordable housing community for at least 16,000 people, replete with child care centers, a school and green space. The Olympic Oval in suburban Richmond that hosted speed skating...

Indomitable Spirits Shown by Medal-Winning Women

By Lisa OlsonFeb 20th 2010 – 9:39PM

WHISTLER, British Columbia -- The sun was sizzling, burning patches into the brilliant white snow and creating a skier's nightmare. They'd stride out of the dark shade, blink, and try to stay upright and aggressive on a course that already had tripped five competitors. Just another day at the Olympics. Just another...

Background on Petra Majdic

Petra Majdič (born 22 December 1979 in Ljubljana) is a Slovenian former cross-country skier. Her best results came in classic style races.

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