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Post by korky on Feb 6, 2014 0:54:25 GMT 1
The Winter Olympics will soon be starting in Russia. I will try to post some updates on the competitions here.
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Post by korky on Feb 9, 2014 16:13:20 GMT 1
In the early stages of these Games, Norway lead the Medal Table with 6 medals in total. As I am from the UK, I will obviously rooting for competitors from my own country. So it's nice to report that Jenny Jones has won a Bronze Medal in the Snowboarding Slopestyle Event. the first medal Great Britain, has won on *snow* in 90 years. !!!
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Post by korky on Feb 11, 2014 23:46:48 GMT 1
For the first time ever in the Winter Olympics, there will be a Womens' Ski Jump Competition. One of the favourites to win is a 17 year old Japanese athlete, she has already won 10 out of 13 competitions she has entered, against other top competitors.
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Post by korky on Feb 12, 2014 23:46:30 GMT 1
A surprise winner of the Ladies' Ski Jump Competition, was Carina Vogt of Germany, not much form up till now, but she produced her best jumps, when it mattered. The young Japanese athlete, was out of sorts, and could only manage 4th place.
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Post by korky on Feb 15, 2014 18:55:23 GMT 1
Congratulations to Lizzie Yarnold who won a Gold Medal in the Skeleton Bob competition. Another Medal for the British Team. She was the favourite to win, and athough she had a shaky start on her last run, did enough to win Gold. Would like to mention both the British Mens' and Womens' Teams are doing well in the Curling Competitions. Hopefully more Medals to come.
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Post by korky on Feb 23, 2014 16:51:52 GMT 1
Well done to both the British Curling Teams, the Men won Silver and the women Bronze. Both really good efforts.
These Games have run smoothly, with very little problems, the Closing Ceremony is later today. The next Winter Olympics will be held in South Korea.
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