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Post by Admin on Feb 16, 2018 18:58:15 GMT
When Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu won the short program at the Olympic games on Thursday, the weather report inside the arena changed from clear skies to a steady downpour of Winnie the Pooh bears. As Hanyu finished his immaculate routine to a chorus of applause, fans tossed scores of stuffed bear toys from the iconic A. A. Milne franchise onto the ice. It was an overwhelming number of bears, leading many people watching at home to ask why they were witnessing such a large-scale doll sacrifice. There’s a reason behind all those “little cubs all stuffed with fluff.” It’s not unusual to see Hanyu keeping company with his plush friends. In fact, it’s a long-running tradition. It all started in 2010, when fans spotted Hanyu carrying around a Winnie the Pooh tissue box, according to NBC. Ever since, fans have taken to throwing him the bears to show their affection.
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Post by Admin on Feb 18, 2018 19:07:36 GMT
Yuzuru Hanyu’s epic performance in the free skate at Gangneung Ice Arena on Saturday was one for the ages. Though not as technically sound as his brilliant free skate at the 2017 world championships in Helsinki, when taking into account the totality of the dynamic — it being the Olympic final, coming back from a serious injury, the hopes of an entire nation resting on his back — it will have to go down as his greatest achievement. Sitting in the press tribune high above the ice, I could only marvel at what the 23-year-old superstar had pulled off and the manner in which he did it. I could feel the joy of all of the Japanese fans who had made the journey to South Korea and were proudly holding up the Hinomaru. There were so many Japanese flags that it almost looked like a domestic competition in Japan.
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Post by Admin on Feb 19, 2018 21:04:45 GMT
Canada’s 2010 Olympic Champions Tessa Virtue/Scott Moir skated to the lead in the short dance, setting a record score at Gangneung Ice Arena on Monday. Two-time World Champions Gabriella Papadakis/ Guillaume Cizeron of France overcame a costume malfunction to place second, less than two points behind. U.S. Champions Madison Hubbell/Zachary Donohue are currently ranked third. Virtue/Moir’s dance to Samba, Rhumba and Cha Cha by the Rolling Stones and Santana included intricate footwork and a rotational lift. The Canadians picked up a level four for all elements and earned 83.67 points, improving their own personal best and record score by almost one point. "We really want to win this individual gold. It's a really deep field and we have to really be on our game," Moir said. “The Americans are so strong, the French are so strong and we even have a Canadian in the mix. We just have to keep going and keep plugging away, it's a two-day event. We know our work isn't over, it's a long event. The biggest chunk is tomorrow (Tuesday) and we have to stay on our game,” he added.
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Post by Admin on Feb 22, 2018 18:56:39 GMT
Dutch speed skater Ter Mors about her gold medal on day 5 | Winter Olympics 2018 | PyeongChang Olympic Ivanka Trump will lead the U.S. delegation at the closing ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, the White House announced on Wednesday. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will join her on the trip this week. Other members of the delegation include Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Sgt. Shauna Rohbock, a member of the Army National Guard who is also a former Olympian and now serves as a coach of the U.S. bobsled team. “I am honored to lead the U.S. delegation to the closing ceremonies of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics,” Trump said in a statement. “We look forward to congratulating Team USA and celebrating all that our athletes have achieved. Their talent, drive, grit and spirit embodies American excellence, and inspire us all.”
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Post by Admin on Feb 24, 2018 19:14:39 GMT
Canadian ski-cross Olympian Dave Duncan, his wife, and his coach are offering apologies after they were arrested in Pyeongchang for allegedly stealing a vehicle and drunk driving. Duncan, his wife Maja Duncan, and manager Willy Raine were released from police custody late Saturday. They had been arrested in the early hours of the day for allegedly stealing a Hummer vehicle that had been left idling and driving it to the athletes’ village. The Canadian Olympic Committee released a statement Saturday to say while Korean police have released the three, they are disappointed in their team members’ actions.
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