Strolz slips at finish as Austria dominates Albertville
Albertville update reports Hubert Strolz narrowly missing a slalom gate near the finish while Austria strengthens its lead in the medal count. Italy takes gold and silver in the event led by Josef Polig, with Switzerland earning bronze. Bonnie Blair adds to U S. golds with another victory in speed skating as Cammy Myler pursues medals in luge. Austria endures setbacks with Sabine Ginther and Wendy Fisher injuries.
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Blair Family Flocks to France to See Bonnie Win Medals
In Albertville France Eleanor Blair at 73 watches 41 seconds of skating glory as Bonnie Blair wins gold in the 500 meters. Family of 46 travels from all sides wearing matching purple and white windbreakers to celebrate, including Mary Rob and 80 year old uncle Lenn y Murphy. Bonnie recalls her late father’s Olympic dream.
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Unkindest Cut Sidelines Petr in Olympic Ice Dance
Canadian ice dancer Jacqueline Petr needed 22 stitches after a practice injury at the training rink. Petr and partner Mark Janoschak, both national champions, await word on whether she can compete as Figure Skating events begin with compulsory dances. Petr is hospitalized at the Olympic village. doctors will decide by Thursday if she can skate. Harald Czudaj cleared to compete in Albertville bobsled, despite past Stasi informer role. German officials and teammates cite lack of harm from his actions as the basis for eligibility.
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Ratings look good for CBS at the Winter Games
CBS reports strong preliminary ratings for the 1992 Albertville Winter Games with taped coverage. Despite no U S medals in two days, opening ceremonies drew a 14.5 rating and 24 share, matching 1988 Calgary levels, while the second night rose to a 23.4 rating and 33 share. Industry executives credit competitive time delay and high audience interest as signs of early success for CBS.
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Rehbein joins Giants as tight ends coach
Veteran NFL assistant coach Dick Rehbein has joined the New York Giants as tight ends coach.
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Fisher Ginther hurt in downhill accidents at Olympics
U S skier Wendy Fisher 20 suffered a left thumb fracture knee sprains and a mild concussion after tumbling 140 feet on Roc de Fer. Sabine Ginther of Austria was 50-50 to start the downhill but completed the course. Fisher will not compete in the combined event.
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Polig Wins Alpine Men’s Combined After Strolz Disqualification
In Alpine skiing, Josef Polig secures the men's combined title as Austria’s Hubert Strolz is disqualified near the end of his second run for missing a gate. Women’s luge sees Cammy Myler sitting sixth after the first day, with potential medals ahead.
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