Lifting Spirits ; Good News for U.S. Team: Turin Olympics Finally Begin
Gazette, The; Colorado Springs, Colo. › February 17, 2006
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TURIN, Italy - This wasn't a skating rink, but the Winter Olympics' Opening Ceremony. Nevertheless, after U.S. pairs figure skater John Baldwin and partner Rena Inoue entered Stadio Olimpico during the parade of nations, Baldwin boosted Inoue aloft in a competition-like pose -- and held it.
It was precisely what the U.S. team needed as the 2006 Games opened Friday: a big lift.See the full content of this document
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Lifting Spirits ; Good News for U.S. Team: Turin Olympics Finally Begin
Led by speedskater and five-time Olympian Chris Witty, 32, as the flag bearer, the team marched into the stadium in a wave of white and to loud cheers, second-loudest of the night after Italy, entering last as h...
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