Peggy Fleming

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February 2002
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Alpine Events
Alpine Skiing
There are five Olympic alpine events super G,
downhill, slalom, giant slalom and combined.
-Maranda
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Skiing History
Apine Skiing
It was believed that Norwegians were the first to
introduce skiing. They used skis when they
hunted. Alpine skiing became part of the winter
Olympic games in 1936. -Joseph
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Alpine Skis
Alpine Skiing
Alpine skiers wear skis that measure a certain
size. This helps them to do their best.
-Nick R.
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Ski Poles
Alpine Skiing
The ski poles used in alpine skiing are curved.
This allows the poles to fit around the body.
-Alec B.
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The Uniform
Alpine Skiing
Alpine skiers wear a skin-tight racing suit, ski
goggles, boots, gloves, and a helmet. This
equipment protects the skier and the suit helps
with speed. -Jodeci
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The Biathlon
Biathlon
In the biathlon there is a combination of
cross-country skiing and shooting. The first
Olympic biathlon took place in California in
1960. -Frankie
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Equipment
Biathlon
The types of equipment used in a biathon are a
target, skis, and a .22 caliber rifle. In
competitions, a metal target is used. The rifle
is lightweight. -Tyler G.
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The Sprint Race
Biathlon
In a sprint race, women race 7.5 kilometers and
men race 10 kilometers, skiing a total of three
loops. They shoot five targets with five
bullets. -Krysta
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The Pursuit Race
Biathlon
In a pursuit race, the competitors stop four
times and must hit all five targets with five
bullets. If they miss, they take a lap around the
penalty loop. -Brandon
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The Relay Race
Biathlon
In a biathlon relay race there is a team of four
competitors. Each person takes a turn. They
have eight bullets to hit five targets. If
targets are left standing, they have to go around
the penalty loop. -Lindsey D.
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Individual Event Race
Biathlon
In an individual event race, women race 15
kilometers and men race 10 kilometers. The
skiers ski three loops. They shoot five rounds
in a prone position and next they shoot in a
standing position. -Thaddeus
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Bobsledding
Bobsled
The bobsled faces down a steep ice-covered track,
sometimes reaching speeds of 80 miles per hour.
One error could mean disaster. At this speed, a
crash could result in serious injury or death.
The athletes must work as a team. -Tyre
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Bobsledding
Bobsled
Racing a bobsled is something like riding a roll
er coaster down an ice-covered track.
-Hailey
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The Sleds
Bobsled
Bobsleds come in two sizes, one for two-man teams
and the other for four-man teams. The sled for
two cannot weigh more then 859 pounds, including
the riders. A four-man sled must be less than
1,389 pounds. -Alayna
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The Track
Bobsled
The track is called a bobrun. It has 500
meters of twists and turns. They are concrete
chutes that are refrigerated for the best ice
conditions. -Nick B.
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The Sledders
Bobsled
Sledders have a running start. They jump into
the bobsled. The front man, or pilot, steers.
The last man, or brakeman, controls the speed of
the sled. -Rachel
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The Uniform
Bobsled
The athletes wear a special light-weight suit
that keeps them very warm and protected.
-Linzy
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Cross-country Skiing

Cross-Country
Instead of skiing on snow and going down hills, c
ross-country athletes ski across flat ground.
-Jacob T.
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The Uniform
Cross-Country
They wear helmets, masks, goggles, and a suit to
protect them from getting hurt by icy snow
because they can slide.
-Brianna H.
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The Equipment
Cross-Country
You need two skis that attach onto your heavy
boots. You need two ski poles used to dig into
the snow to pull you along. It is a good idea
to wear gloves to keep your hands warm and to
help grip the poles. Elbows and knee pads
protect your body from crashes. -Logan
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The Track
Cross-Country
Cross-Country skiing is a Nordic ski sport. The
race distance is 5 to 50 km. The trails have
two tracks in the snow so the skiers have a
path to follow. -Tisha
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Curling
Curling
Curling is a game played on ice. You need a
stone and a bristle broom. Each player slides two
stones toward the target.
-Logan
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Curlers
Curling
Athletes wear matching shirts, pants, and boots.
Curlers use a stone and a bristle broom on the
ice. The stone weighs 42 pounds, so a lot of
athletes fall during the events. -Robby
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Curling
Curling
Curling probably began in Scotland and the
Netherlands about 400 year ago.
-Tyre
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Skating History
Figure Skating
Figure skating began in America in the early
1900s. Jackson Haines introduced figure skating.
He was a very good skater.
-Ashley
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The Costumes
Figure Skating
Competitive figure skaters need to wear
comfortable clothes. Women wear a skirt, top, and
tights. Men wear full-length pants and a shirt.
Costumes are beautiful with beads and sparkles.
-Marisa
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Peggy Fleming
Figure Skating
In 1967, Peggy Fleming was a World Champion
Skater. In 1968, she won the U.S. national title
five times. She was a huge star when she won in
the Olympics that year. -Brianna M.
Alpine Skiing
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The Skates
Figure Skating
The three types of skates are figure skates,
hockey skates, and speed skates. Figure skates
have toe picks which are like teeth. Hockey
skates dont have toe picks. Speed skates have
the longest blades. -Savannah
Alpine Skiing
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Freestyle Aerials
Freestyle
In freestyle aerials, skiers ski down a run jump
called a kicker. Then they perform twist flips
and spins in mid-air. These athletes wear ski
suits, plastic helmets, and goggles. -Marc
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Aerial History
Freestyle
Freestyle aerial skiing was introduced in the
1960s by Stein Eriksen, a former Olympic
champion. He did a flip off a bump of snow. In
the early 1980s, freestyle aerial skiing was
accepted by the International Ski Federation.
-Michael K.

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Freestyle Aerials
Freestyle
In freestyle aerials, the skiers are judged on
take-off, execution, landing, and control. In the
Olympics, the skier performs two jumps, with both
scores combined to equal a total score. The
skier with the most points gets the gold medal!
-Jacob B.
Alpine Skiing
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Moguls
Freestyle
If you do freestyle moguls, you go over mounds of
snow and you have to jump off two eight-foot
jumps and perform tricks like twister,
helicopter, iron cross, daffy and kosac. They
wear skis, hats, goggles, gloves, water-proof
outerwear and knee pads. -Erik
Alpine Skiing
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Hockey
Hockey
When the referee puts down the puck, a player
from each team begins passing it.
-Paul
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The Rink
Hockey
The rink is a rectangle with rounded edges. It
has a fence, glass wall, or a net around it.
-Tyler C.
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The Skates
Hockey
The three types of skates are figure skates,
hockey skates, and speed skates. Figure skates
have toe picks which are like teeth. Hockey
skates dont have toe picks. Speed skates have
the longest blades. -Savannah
Alpine Skiing
Freestyle
Hockey
Biathlon
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Protection
Hockey
Hockey players wear padding under a uniform to
protect them.
-Haley
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Scoring
Hockey
The players try to hit the puck into the other
teams net and score a goal.
-Tony
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The Equipment
Hockey
Players need ice skates, gloves, a uniform, pads,
a helmet, and a hockey stick.
-Colton
Alpine Skiing
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The Fans
Hockey
Hockey fans can watch the sport on TV or at the
arena.
-Frankie
Alpine Skiing
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Luge Racing
Luge
The first luge race took place in 1883. The
athletes are called sliders. This is one of the
most dangerous sports in the Olympics.
-Mikey
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The Rider
Luge
To turn the sled, the rider shifts his or her bo
dy and leans to the left or right.
-Casey
Alpine Skiing
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The Sled
Luge
Sliders use a sled made of wood or fiberglass.
It fits so close to their body that its almost
completely hidden. Sharp steel blades, or
runners, cut through the ice. -David
Alpine Skiing
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Luge Racing
Luge
Luge racing became part of the Olympics in 1964.
There are three types of races womens singles,
mens singles, and mens doubles.
-Clayton

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The Track
Luge
The track is 4,318 feet long. The luge travels
17 curves in less than one minute.
-Robby
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The Equipment
Luge
The athletes use a sled called a luge. They wear
a padded suit of clothing, a helmet, gloves,
goggles or a visor, and special pointed
booties. -Victor
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Olympic Park
Ski Jumping
Utah Olympic Park is the highest of any World
Cup. Its 7,350 feet high. The wind is gusty
and the air is thin.
-Kirsten
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The Scoring
Ski Jumping
Points are given from the five judges. Skiers
earn between zero and 20 points. Judges look for
energy, style, and correct form.
-Meridith
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The Equipment
Ski Jumping
The ski jumps may be 100 feet high. Skis are
made of strong fiberglass. Boots connect to the
skis and the athletes wear a suit to keep their
bodies warm and protected from getting hurt.
-Alec K.
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Large Hill Event
Ski Jumping
The Individual Large Hill Event is on a 394-foot
hill. The athlete takes two jumps and the one
with the greatest total score is the winner.
-Megan
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Individual Normal Hill Competition
Ski Jumping
Ski jumping from a 295 foot hill is called the
Individual Normal Hill Competition. Each athlete
jumps twice.
-Wally
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Competitors
Ski Jumping
In ski jumping, countries are permitted a
maximum of four competitors for individual events
and a group of four members for the team event.
-Jonnie
Alpine Skiing
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Snowboards
Snowboarding
Snowboards fall into three categories
free-riding, freestyle, and alpine. Snowboards
have steel edges, polyethene bases, and laminated
wood cores. Snowboarders wear warm suits and
helmets. -Jessica
Alpine Skiing
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Alpine Boards
Snowboarding
Alpine boards are racing boards. Theyre built
for speed with a flat tail. Alpine boards have a
narrow overall shape and when placed on edge they
can carve tracks. Boarders use soft boots when
they snowboard. -Cale
Alpine Skiing
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Freestyle Snowboards
Snowboarding
A freestyle snowboard has a symmetrical pattern.
This allows it to be ridden equally well
backwards and forwards. It helps the athlete
perform tricks. -Gavin
Alpine Skiing
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Free Riding
Snowboarding
Free-riding is the most popular type of
snowboarding. Snowboards can be used for powder,
carving, and aerial tricks. These boards are
stiffer toward the tail to improve performance.
-Michael W.
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The Races
Speed Skating
Speed skating is held on a 437 yard oval track.
Competitors skate in pairs. In short track speed
skating, competitors race against each other.
Short track speed skaters may touch the ice for
balance when they go around corners. -Cale
Alpine Skiing
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The Skates
Speed Skating
The three types of skates are figure skates,
hockey skates, and speed skates. Figure skates
have toe picks which are like teeth. Hockey
skates dont have toe picks. Speed skates have
the longest blades. -Savannah
Alpine Skiing
Freestyle
Hockey
Biathlon
Bobsled
Luge
Cross-Country
Ski Jumping
Curling
Snowboarding
Figure Skating
Speed Skating