Meissner aims for third straight teen Olympic gold in Turin
In Turin, teen skater Kimmie Meissner considers the path trod by Tara Lipinski and Sarah Hughes, citing their early success while noting her cautious approach to a triple axel. Coach Pam Gregory highlights the need for heart over high jumps as Meissner eyes a potential Vancouver run.
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Kimmie Meissner
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Tara Lipinski
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Sarah Hughes
Salt Lake City
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Sarah
Pam Gregory
Gregory
Tonya Harding
U.S
Lipipski/Hughes
Sasha Cohen
Jcon
Michelle Kwan
Ditte
Russia
Irina Slutskaya
Germany
U.S. Sees No IOC Executive Board Delegate As Elections Go On
The United States was left without a delegate on the IOC executive board after Friday elections. Germany's Thomas Bach won a four year term as vice president, with Italy's Mario Pancante and South Africa's Sam Ramsamy joining the board. Anita DeFrantz of Los Angeles withdrew before the vote while still a potential candidate for the panel.
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Germany
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IOC
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van Nuys
Calif
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TOC
Curent
Jacques Rogce
Belgium
Easton
Italy
Mario Pescante
South Africa
Sam Ramsamy
U.S
Dulugute
Anita DeFrantz
Los Angeles
Masa
Beijing
DeFranta
Boston
Olympic previews mix hopes and facts across sports
The article surveys U S and international contenders at Salt Lake City. It highlights Sh nivhojuat Hannah Kearney Mis Halle Roark and Shannon Bahtke with World Cup notes, Canada and Italy in hockey, Biathlon star Ole Einar Bjorndalen, figure skating duos led by Totmianin and Marinin, Shen Xue and Zhao Hongba, and speedskating standout Hedrick.
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Bahtke
Hannah Kearney
Halle Roark
Chhallengerom
Canada
Jennifer Hall
Ole Einar Bjorndalen
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Bjorn Daehile
Teday
Starndalen
Raphael Peirse
France
Soviet Union
Russia
Tatiang Totmianing
Maxim Marinin
Shen Xue
Zhao Hongba
China
Zhao
Achilieg
Taridon
Palr
Rena Inoue
John Baldwin Jr
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Calif
Hedrick Eyes Olympics Medal Run in Calgary Arena
Hedrick, a leading American speed skater, heads to a packed Week in the 4000 meters facing rivals who have recently attacked the world record. The Texan aims to break Eric Heiden's five golds and remains confident as he weighs race strategy and Olympic timing. Team pursuit previews stress tactical plays, with coach Bart Schouten noting the emotional lift of opening ceremonies may aid Hedrick more than fatigue risks.
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Wayne Gratzky
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Rick Tacchet
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Hedrick
Eric Heien
Norway
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Calgary
Heiden
Shaun Davis
Daa Élest
Davis
Bob Foun
Bart Schouten
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