Sochi Games protest? Russian snowboarder not saying
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Have the Sochi Winter Olympics had their first political protest? If they have, the Russian snowboarder involved is not letting on.
Pull out of slopestyle? No way!, says Bright
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Torah Bright took the first step in her unprecedented quest to compete in all three Olympic snowboarding events on Thursday and laughed off suggestions she might cut down on her commitments to improve her medal chances.
Bolt in a bobsleigh? Call me, says Jamaican Watts
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Winston Watts is soaking up every moment of his latest Olympic experience with the world fascinated by the resurrection of Jamaican bobsleigh, but a phone call from Usain Bolt would be the icing on the cake.
Defago has work cut out in downhill defence
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Defending downhill champion Didier Defago of Switzerland acknowledged he had work to do after posting a modest 26th place in Thursday’s first training session at the Sochi Winter Olympics, but insisted that “nothing is i…
Speed skating-Million-dollar suits? Who cares?, says Wust
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – The latest, greatest, high-tech speed skating suit capable of propelling athletes to record times, reigning 1500 meter Olympic champion Irene Wust has heard it all before.
Parrot perched on top after slopestyle heats
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Canada’s Maxence Parrot scorched the competition in the second heat of the men’s snowboard slopestyle on Thursday to book his place in the Sochi Olympic final.
FIFA boss Blatter wants IOC age limit scrapped
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – World soccer boss Sepp Blatter wants the International Olympic Committee to scrap its age limits for members, saying they should be voted out only if they are incapable of performing their duties.
Flak for White but slopestyle safety no problem
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Shaun White was not forgotten as slopestyle snowboarding got the Sochi Olympics underway on Thursday but while there was disappointment at his absence, there were no echoes of the safety concerns that prompted his withdr…
Miller leads the way in downhill training
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Alpine skiing showman Bode Miller is rarely short on confidence but gave himself a boost anyway by setting the fastest time in training for the showcase men’s Olympic downhill at the Sochi Games on Thursday.
American Wagner gambles on ‘vicious’ new program in Sochi
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Controversially gifted a spot on the U.S. Olympic figure skating team despite an error-strewn performance at the national championships, Ashley Wagner decided only radical change would give her shot at the podium in Sochi.
