U.S. Women Aim for Sweep at Winter Olympics
Michelle Kwan Tara Lipinski and Nicole Bobek headline a record strong U S women team as fans and coaches anticipate a historic sweep potential. Kwan Lipinski and Bobek describe a dream team while rivals Butyrskaya Szewczenko and Chen Lu pursue glory amid American optimism and intense national title momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michelle Kwan
Tara Lipinski
Nicole Bobek
U.S
Maria Butyrskaya
Tanja Szewczenko
United States
Kwan
Lipinski
Bobek
Kristi Yamaguchi
Nancy Kerrigan
Tonya Harding
Tenley Albright
Carol Heiss
Christa Fassi
Carmens
Tonya
Nancy
Lillehammer
Salome
Ice Skating Jumps and Spins Mechanics
A compact guide outlines jumps and spins in figure skating. It defines Toe Loop Loop Axel and Salchow names with origins, plus spins like Camel Sit Layback and Flying variations. Pair moves include Death Spiral Lifts and Throws such as Twist and Lateral Twist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois Lute
Vienna
Saichow
Sweden
Ulrich Salchow
Norway
Axel Paulsen
X-treme sports aim for U S Olympic medal haul in Nagano
The United States bets on snowboarding curling freestyle skiing and new events to boost medal counts at Nagano 1998 and Salt Lake City 2002. USOC officials predict a strong showing with 195 athletes 50 coaches backed by substantial funding and Operation Gold prizes. Top skaters hockey teams and emerging winter sports are highlighted as potential medal sources amid injuries retirements and strategic funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobek
Butyrskaya
Szewcczenko
Lipinski
China
Chen Lu
Kwan
Frank Carroll
U.S
United States
Nagano
Merriman
Jim Page
Bonnie Blair
Dan Jansen
Picabo Street
Tommy Moe
USCC
Dick Schultz
Lillehammer
Norway
Salt Lake City
Schultz
USOC
Michelle Kwan
Tara Lipinski
Nicole Bobek
Todd Eldredge
Kyoko Ina
Jason Dungjen
NHL
Mike Richter
New York Rangers
Cammi Granato
Karen Bye
Canada
Walter Bush
USA Hockey
Todd Richards
Mike Jacoby
Sondra van Ert
Terje Haakonsen
International Olympic Committee
Donna Weinbrecht
Ann Batteller
Liz McIntyre
Wisconsin
Lisa Schoenberg
Tim Somerville
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USA
Nancy Armour
Associated Press
Carlo Fassi
Elvis Stojko
Ilia Kulik
Alexei Yagudin
Stojko
Kulik
Eldredge
Michael Weiss
Dungren
Jenni Meno
Westlake
Todd Sand
Meno
Elena Berezhnaya
Anton Sikhardulidze
Mandy Woetzel
Ingo Steurer
Sociated Press
Worcester
Mass
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