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Memorable Moments of Years Past
Source: AP PhotoFranz Klammer
The man who gave himself "terrible frights…
The East met West in February 1998 as Nagano, Japan played host to 72 nations and regions participating in the final Olympic Games of the 20th century. The country's raw enthusiasm for the games…
The history of snowboarding is much easier to trace than that of skiing. Sherman Poppen is generally considered to be the inventor of the snowboard. In 1965, he fastened two skis together so his…
The port city and subtropical resort was established in 1902 Sochi Seaport Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…
The new event falls under the sport of freestyle skiing by Catherine McNiff Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient…
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