2006 Winter Olympics Torino Preview
About 2,500 athletes from 85 countries gather in Torino Italy February 10 to 26 for the 2006 Winter Olympics. Seven sports compete with six new events including speed skating team pursuit snowboard cross and biathlon mass start for men and women.
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Torino
Italy
Biathion
Snowboarding Cross and Biathlon Mass Start Explained
The text describes SBX where four snowboarders start together and race a turns filled course with elimination to the final two. It also explains biathlon mass start where all athletes begin simultaneously and the winner is the first to cross the line, combining cross country skiing with four shooting contests.
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Hanover
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