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  1. Vancouver to Host 2010 Olympic Games (USAToday.com)
      "In a vote that could impair New York's attempt to land the 2012 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday said "aye" to the land of "eh," awarding Vancouver the 2010 Winter Games." 7-03

  2. History of Olympics (Wikipedia.org)
      "The Olympic Games, or Olympics, is an international multi-sport event taking place every four years and comprising summer and winter games. Originally held in ancient Greece, they were revived by a French nobleman, Pierre Frèdy, Baron de Coubertin in the late 19th century. The Games of the Olympiad, also known as the Summer Olympics, have been held every fourth year since 1896, with the exception of the years during the World Wars." 02-06

  3. Olympics News 2006 Torino (USOlympicTeam.com)
      Provides news. "Torino gave a heartfelt 'benvenuto' Friday night to the Olympic Winter Games, a fiery opening ceremony dedicated to passion and to igniting the competitive spirits of more than 2,500 of the world's best athletes." Associated with Turin. 02-06

  4. Olympics News 2006 - Finale (BBC News)
      "The 2006 Winter Games is drawing to its close with a celebration of carnival and circus at Turin's Stadio Olympico." 02-06

  5. Figure Skating (Wikipedia.org)
      "Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local, national, and international competitions. The International Skating Union (ISU) regulates international figure skating judging and competitions. Figure skating is an official event in the Winter Olympic Games. In languages other than English, figure skating is usually referred to by a name that translates as 'artistic skating'." 02-10

  6. History of Female Figure Skating Champions (WomensHistory.About.com)
      "Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local, national, and international competitions. The International Skating Union (ISU) regulates international figure skating judging and competitions. Figure skating is an official event in the Winter Olympic Games. In languages other than English, figure skating is usually referred to by a name that translates as 'artistic skating'." 02-10

  7. Most Memorable Moments for the 2010 Olympics (Time.com)
      "It started with tragedy, and a technical mishap or two, but the Vancouver Winter Games also had its share of athletic triumphs. Here is a look at this year's Olympic highs and low." 03-10

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