Dating Kiwi costs US coach his job
Dating Kiwi costs US coach his job
US skeleton coach Tim Nardiello was dumped from the American Olympic squad mainly because of his relationship with South Canterbury schoolteacher Kelly Moffat, one of two New Zealanders he was coaching.
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Danielle Goyette named flag-bearer for Turin
CALGARY — Veteran national women’s hockey team forward Danielle Goyette will be Canada’s flag-bearer for the Turin Olympics.
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Lack Of Snow For Olympics
There may still be concerns over the amount of snow in and around Turin for next month’s Winter Olympics but organisers are at least confident that security measures will ensure a safe Games.
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Torino-bound teen boarder Teter energized for big trip
Hannah Teter is a Belmont, Vt., native who grew up with three older snowboarding brothers, including fellow pro riders Abe and Elijah. Hannah first got on a board at age 8, rose steadily through the U.S. team ranks and has in recent years won several World Cup halfpipe competitions.
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WINTER OLYMPICS: Awesome Opening
Salt Lake City, UT — At 8:05 p.m., as a soft snow began to fall, eight American athletes walked slowly into Rice-Eccles Stadium holding a tattered American flag. Kristina Sabasteanski held a corner. She’s a member of the U.S biathalon team. She’s also a soldier.
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