Wednesday, July 28, 2010

WINTER OLYMPICS 2010: The key events to watch out for in Week Two at Vancouver Games

Sunday February 21:5.30pm Men"s Super Combined

Can the golf-playing Swiss architect Didier Defago turn his surprise gold medal in thedownhill into another win here, where he must also complete a slalom? Helter skelter ski cross also makes its Olympic debut, while all of Canada will be cheering on their ice hockey team against the USA.

Monday February 22:12.15am Ice Dance

Brother and sister duo John and Sinead Kerr are the nearest thing Britain has had to Torvill and Dean. After T&Ds famous Bolero 26 years ago, the Scots will needto put in an impressive showing to their favoured Linkin Park soundtrack to geton to the podium for the finish early on Tuesday morning.

Sinead and John Kerr

It"s a family affair: Sinead and John Kerr will hope for reasons to celebrate in the ice dance competition

Tuesday February 23: 5.30pm Men"s Giant Slalom

Snow super-power Austria will be desperate for defending champion Benjamin Raich to hold off the American challenge.

Wednesday February 24:1.00am Women"s Bobsleigh

Big day for world champions Nicola Minichiello and Gillian Cooke as they start theircampaign at the Whistler Sliding Centre (two final runs on Thursday 2.10am). USAstar Lindsey Vonn has another shot at gold in the giant slalom (6pm).

Thursday February 255.00pm Women"s Curling

Let"s hope its all about Eve and 19-year-old skip Eve Muirhead is leading theBritish - well, Scottish - team in the semi-finals.

Eve Muirhead

Has she Scot wat it takes: Great Britain"s curling skip Eve Muirhead

Friday February 261.00am Women"s Free Skating

There will be tears if Kim Yu-Na, the 19-year-old who is one of South Koreas bestknown and richest athletes, does not take home gold.

Sunday February 28Closing ceremony

The eyes of the world will be on Vancouver once again as athletes and fans say farewell to the Games. Next stop London in 2012.

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