Dynamic duo: 'Animal,' U.S. snowboarders eye Nagano debut

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The Muppet known as 'Animal' and skier Anton Pogue promoted the US Snowboard Team at a press conference in Jun 1997. The members of the team include Rob Berney, Mike Jacoby, Ross Powers, Todd Richards, Jimi Scott, Sondra Van Ert and Lisa Kosglow. They hope to win medals at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Behavior, Snowboards and snowboarding, Snowboarding, Snowboards, Muppets (Fictional characters)

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Attending the Stealth Olympics

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Of the 1.28 mil tickets for the Nagano, Japan Winter Olympics, only about 200,000 are being sold abroad. This reflects the low-keyed planning of the Nagano Olympic Organizing committee. The games will be held Feb 7-22, 1998 in the Japan Alps. Travel and ticket information are provided.

Description and travel, Nagano, Japan

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Speed and grace: the nordic events demand multiple skills

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The nordic events of ski jumping and cross-country skiing require proper technique and tactical skills, as well as speed and conditioning. The US might win a medal in the nordic combined at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Ski jumpers Tim Tetreault and Todd Lodwick are potential medalists.

Cross-country skiing, Cross country skiing, Ski jumping

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