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Cycling

Cycling is something that anybody can do; it’s also a sport that some Olympians have competed in, along with a winter olympic sport.

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Shannon Bahrke Retires

Shannon Bahrke has retired from moduls skiing, but that doesn’t mean she’s retiring from life.

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Chris Klebl

Chris Klebl will be participating in his second Paralympics this month. He competes in cross-country using a sit-ski.

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2006 Torino Paralympics

The 2006 Paralympics were the first Paralympics to be broadcast on the Internet. Russia had the highest medal count. There were no doping violations.

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Vancouver Olympics Day 16

Most of the Olympic events concluded today; the men’s 50 km cross country skiing race, men’s ice hockey final, and closing ceremony are all that is left.

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Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn is one of the best alpine skiers in the world right now. She won her first gold medal in the downhill race, after badly bruising her shin.

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Vancouver Olympics Day 10

Bode Miller won his first gold medal in the Super Combined event today. Ski cross made its debut, and the ice dancers completed their second day of competition.

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Shani Davis

Shani Davis is a US Speedskater that was the first African American to win a gold medal in a winter Olympics.

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Toby Dawson

Toby Dawson earned a bronze medal in the Olympics, but gained a family as well.

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The 2006 Torino Olympics

The 2006 Torino Olympics saw several changes and some standout performances.

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