For example, the popular bobsleigh team from the island of Jamaica did not qualify for the Olympics four years ago.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

Let us begin the Olympics,thank you." About one thousand competitors from twenty-six states and Canada took part in the event.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

The National Hockey League in the United States is again permitting its players to represent their native countries in the Olympics.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

Charlie White and Meryl Davis are competing for the United States at the Olympics for the first time.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

On the twelfth day of the Olympics the United States broke its medal record for competition outside America.

VOA: special.2010.02.26

Like the Olympics, the World Cup provides a good reason to build roads, railways and airports to manage the flow of visitors.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

Three men on the American team, Bill Demong,Todd Lodwick and Johnny Spillane had been to the Olympics before.

VOA: special.2010.02.26

Some of the winter sports played at the Olympics are internationally known, such as ice hockey.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

But the pressure was on Brett Camerota, who was new to the Olympics.

VOA: special.2010.02.26

The Olympics events will be held at several places in and around Vancouver.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

Business has been so good, Jackson says he wishes the Olympics would come to Vancouver about every eight years.

VOA: standard.2010.02.17

Playing in the Olympics is a fulfillment of dreams," "It's reaching a goal and it's an honor to represent our country.

VOA: standard.2010.01.12

It's located near the Olympics venue for long track speed skating in Richmond, about a 30-minute drive south from downtown Vancouver.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

they will gain an understanding of some of the people who live and survive, often unnoticed, in the Olympics host city.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

Through the years she has built up relationships with people connected to the Olympics to make these educational visits successful.

VOA: standard.2010.02.26

Jackson says in the first few days of the Olympics his business has sold almost three times the merchandise as at Christmas.

VOA: standard.2010.02.17

In 2006,Carcelen watched on television as athletes from Kenya, Portugal and Brazil skied in the Olympics in Torino,Italy.

VOA: standard.2010.01.22

And in his last five major finals going back to the Olympics, he has won five gold medals and set five world records.

VOA: standard.2009.08.21

"When I am at home or when I am in my office here, I would not know the Olympics are happening in this city.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

Jacques Rogge says many Canadians have told him that having the Olympics in Vancouver has united the country like they have never seen before.

VOA: standard.2010.03.01

Mega sporting events such as the Olympics and World Cup attract thousands of foreign visitors.

VOA: standard.2010.05.29