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The Winter Olympic Sport of Curling
Curling resembles shuffleboard but also uses strategies of billiards and bowling. Played on Ice with a stone made from granite, learn the basic rules and game play.
The History of Whistler
The mountainside village that attracted the eyes of the world during the 2010 Winter Olympics had a much humbler beginning than the 2010 Olympics.
Versatile Speedskating Oval for 2010 Olympics
The state-of-the-art speedskating oval just outside Vancouver in Richmond, BC, gives locals a stunning new recreation area and will amaze the world at the 2010 Olympics.
History of Ireland in the Winter Olympics
Ireland's brief history in the Winter Olympics began in 1992 and athletes have only missed the 1994 Games since. There will be an Irish presence in Whistler 2010.
2010 Olympic Emergency Preparedness Exercise
Staff and volunteers from Vancouver's St. Paul's Hospital recently participated in its largest and most in-depth functional emergency exercise in preparation for 2010.
2010 Olympic Team Hopefuls Return from Injury
Making an Olympic team takes incredible dedication and commitment. Trying to achieve that goal whilst overcoming significant health problems takes that and so much more.
An African in Search of Winter Olympic Glory
Africans have long dominated the athletic stage; producing record breaking track and field athletes. However, Africa has yet to produce notable winter athletes.
2010 Olympic Mascots Quatchi, Miga, and Sumi
Learn more about the 2010 Olympic mascots Quatchi, Miga, Sumi, and Mukmuk. Play online games, print coloring pages, or engage kids with other mascot activities.
2010 Winter Olympics Feature Canadian Siblings
A number of siblings have represented Canada together in Olympic competition over the years. Some share a love of and excel at the same sport, while others go it alone.
2010 Canadian Winter Olympians to Watch
If home field advantage is used to full effect, it may be the boost Canadian athletes need to take them to the top of the podium when the 2010 Winter Olympics begin.
Samsung Electronics Links World to 2010 Games
Electronics giant Samsung plans to link fans to events at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games via special Wireless Olympics Works (WOW) software and Samsung mobile phones.
Quick Facts about the 2010 Olympics in B.C
Canadian, American and international travelers coming to Vancouver, BC for the 2010 Winter Games can use this information to get a jump start on the trip of a lifetime.
Canadian Athletes Must Win Gold at Home in 2010
Will Canada be able to make history finally and win gold medals on home soil at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, BC. Canadians are watching, especially hockey fans.
The 2010 Olympics Winter Games Homestay Program
In 2010, Vancouver will host the world for the Winter Olympics and locals will host volunteers who are working for free to make the Canadian Olympics the best ever!
Buying Tickets for the 2010 Olympic Events
As the 2010 Olympic games in British Columbia approaches, everyone is clamoring to acquire sporting event tickets. Here is how to buy Olympic tickets online or in person.
2010 Vancouver Olympics Torch Relay
The 2010 Winter Games Torch Relay claims to set records for distance traveled, number of torch bearers, and number of communities through which the torch passes.
Aboriginal Art at 2010 Vancouver Winter Games
The Vancouver 2010 Aboriginal Art Program will provide an enduring cultural legacy by showcasing 140 works from over 90 Canadian Aboriginal artists in Olympic venues.
2010 Vancouver Olympics Sustainability Star Jury
Big names from industry and government form the Sustainability Star jury for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Ski Cross – New Sport at 2010 Winter Olympics
Ski Cross-the only new sport at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver-promises excitement, a fast pace, a rugged course with moguls, jumps, and turns - and wipeouts!
2010 Winter Olympics – More Sustainability Stars
Sustainability - providing a social, economic, and environmental legacy - is important to the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. Six more sustainability projects recognized.
2010 Winter Olympics Sustainability Star
Projects of lasting social, environmental, and economic benefit are a legacy of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. Organizers announce nine sustainability winners!
Development of the 2010 Olympic Torch
2010 Winter Olympics torch by Canadian aerospace company Bombardier departs from the traditional. Unique features give design a Canadian flair.
Sports in the 2010 Winter Olympics
Seven winter sports - Skiing, Skating, Bobsleigh, Luge, Biathlon, Ice Hockey, and Curling - have been chosen for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
Vancouver Plans Sustainable Olympic Village
Green building and recycling are all the rage today. So it's no surprise that Vancouver would jump on the bandwagon for construction of the 2010 Winter Olympic Village.
Wolfgang Loitzl Profile
Austrian ski jumper Wolfgang Loitzl won three of the four stops of the Four Hills tour as he finally lived up to his potential.