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A to Z, Winter Olympics
By Hope G. and Emmalee B.
A is For Athletes
Athletes are people who compete in the Olympics which started in 776 BC.
They compete for medals in different sports.
B is for Biathlon
Biathlon is cross-country skiing with a riffle.
There are five different ways to participate in Biathlon; Individual Start, Sprint, Pursuit, Relay and Mass Start.
C is for Curling
Curling is a sport that started more than 500 years ago!
It started by people throwing stones on frozen ponds.
D is for Robbie Dixon
Robbie Dixon is an Alpine Skier that is an athlete in Canada.
His nick name back home is Dixie.
E is for Eriksson
Joel Eriksson is one of the athletes that is competing in the Olympics.
He is a Swedish Speed Skater.
F is for Figure Skating
Figure Skating can be performed as Singles, Pairs and Ice Dancing.
It is a graceful sport that can be played at the Olympics.
G is for Glowing Hearts
Glowing Hearts is the motto for the 2010 Games.
When you see it you think of the Olympics.
H is for Hong Kong
The country of Hong Kong is competing in the 2010 Olympics.
It is a very populated city.
I is for the Inukshuk
The Inukshuk is designed to resemble a human figure.
It is traditionally constructed by the Inuit in the 1800’s to 1900’s.
M is for Mascots
Mascot’s have cheered on athletes for many years.
It gives athletes encouragement for races and events.
Sumi, Quatchi, Miga
N is for Nordic Combined
Nordic Combined is a mix of Alpine Skiing and Cross Country Skiing.
It was originated in the 1800’s in Norway.
O is for Christian Obertstolz
Christian Obertstolz is from Italy. He participates in Luge.
P is for Erin Pac
Erin Pac is apart of a Bobsled team. She is from the United States.
Q is for Jonathan Quick
Jonathan Quick plays on the Ice Hockey team.
He is also from the United States.
R is for Carmen Radenovic Carmen Radenovic is from Romania.
She is apart of the bobsled team.
S is for Aliona Savchenko Aliona Savchenko is a Figure Skater. She is from Germany.
T is for Ticket
Tickets are being sold in many different ways.
They are for games of your choice or opening and closing ceremonies.
U is for Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is one of the many competing countries.
They have two Alpine Skiers and one Figure Skater.
V is for Vancouver, BC
Vancouver is where the Olympics of 2010 are being held.
It is also going to hold many people in their stadiums.
W is for Whistler, BC
Whistler is where Bobsledding, Luge and Skeleton are being held.
Whistler is also holding the events that have to do with skis.
X is for Experience
Experience is what the athletes need to be able to participate.
The athletes have trained for many years and for will train for many more.
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are things athletes get from experience.
Y is for Jumpei YoshizawaJumpei Yoshizawa is in Short Track. He was born in Japan and is still is a
resident there.
Z is for Miriam Ziegler
Miriam Ziegler is from Australia and is a figure skater.
She is 15 and is already competing!
Medal Count
Gold: 14 Silver: 7 Bronze: 5 Go, go Kristina Groves you work so well with the
ice and snow, you race so
fast you can’t be beat, even in the toughest times through
snow and sleet
Resources Used;
Vancouver 2010 Athletes and sports. January2010. Vancouver 2010 committee. www.vancouver2010.com
Wikipedia Hong Kong. January 2010.
www.wikipeida.com/hongkong
