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Torino Winter Olympics
The Torino Winter Olympic Games are almost here! Remember the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Park City, Utah in the US?
That was where we first learned there was a skeleton other than what forms the structure of your body. This one is a sled that hurtles participants down an ice chute at break neck speeds. We watched skiers defy gravity by doing pirouettes in the sky, generally landing on both skis.
Men and women hurtled down mountains at speeds most of us are afraid to drive in our cars. It was where Sarah Hughes gave a breathtaking free-skating performance that moved her from 4th to 1st in figure skating. We were witness to short track speed skating which made roller derbies of the past seem tame.
We may not understand every event, and most of them consist of things we would never dream of doing but the excitement can be heart stopping.
Get ready; it is time for the 20th Winter Olympic Games which will be held in the Italian Alps. In 2006, Torino (Turin), Italy will play host to the world. The following are some facts about the upcoming winter Olympics:
The opening ceremony will be held on February 10, 2006 and the closing ceremony will be held on February 26, 2006, a period of 17 days
84 medals will be awarded
85 nations will compete in the Torino Winter Olympics
There will be 2,500 athletes
Athletes will compete in 7 sports: Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Curling, Ice Hockey, Luge, Skating and Skiing (compared to over 25 in the Summer Olympics)
650 judges and referees will be overseeing the 7 sports
There will be 8 competition sites: Bardonecchia, Pinerolo, Pragelato, Cesana-Pariol, Cesana-San Sicario, Sauze d'Oulx, Sestriere, Torino,
Training centers have are located at Claviere and Torre Pellice
It is estimated that 10,000 members of the media will cover the Torino Winter Olympic Games
Posted by Jackie on July 21, 2005
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