Figure skating scandal swirls at Winter Games in Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City, French judge Marie Reine Le Gougne denies deals amid the ongoing figure skating controversy. She alleges pressure from federation president Didier Gailhaguet while the golds for Sale and Pelletier were awarded after silver medals, with Le Gougne still silent since February 4.
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Didier Gailhaguet
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Gretzky slams critics as Olympic hockey row erupts
Wayne Gretzky, Team Canada executive director, vented fury at critics after a 3-3 tie with the Czech Republic that preserves a favorable quarterfinal against Finland. He said countries especially the United States revel in Canadian failure and that Canadians face hostility abroad.
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Belarusian athlete leaves Winter Games after steroid test
An athlete from Belarus abandoned the Winter Games following a urine test showing steroid levels over 300 times the limit and a punished national committee for aiding the escape. IOC eyed the incident after an apparent handling error kept the test as not failed, but a no-show for retesting led to further investigation and the athlete’s village departure. The report also lists Olympic results in several events including Alisa Camplin’s gold in women’s aerials and Marina Anissina’s ice dancing team’s gold.
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Skating union proposes new scoring overhaul for judging
The International Skating Union plans a revolutionary scoring change for figure skating to curb vote swapping. The proposal cuts 6.0 perfection, expands to 14 judges with seven counted, and uses difficulty-based marks for jumps spins and footwork.
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Salt Lake City
Kwan Faces Olympic Gold Quest In Salt Lake City
Michelle Kwan, 21, begins her bid for Olympic gold at the Salt Lake Ice Center in the women's short program. The four time world champion skates without a coach after firing Frank Carroll, a move that sparks controversy as she balances pressure and history.
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Salt Lake Ice Center
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Carroll
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Danny
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Salt Lake
Australian wins gold as Olympic action slows to medals
Australia adds a second Salt Lake City gold as Alisa Camplin dominates women’s aerials while Germany repeats in the 30 kilometer biathlon relay with precise shooting. Finland earns silver in a tight ski jumping finish. Slovenia takes bronze. USA men fall to Britain in hockey bracket. USA women reach semifinals with an 11-2 win over Norway.
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Ohno returns to ice after crash in Salt Lake City
Apolo Anton Ohno skated for the first time since a left leg cut during a short track crash. He wore a bandage over six stitches and eased into practice, aiming for the 1,500 meters with coach Susan Ellis hopeful he will be ready by Wednesday night.
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