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85Indoor parties
Vancouver will play host to the first-ever indoor Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies at Vancouver's 60,000-seat BC place.
84Shaun White
One of the most recognizable winter Olympians in the world, the American is looking to defend his Olympic gold medal in halfpipe. Watch out for his back-to-back double corkscrew.
83Bode Miller
Need we say more? The party animal of alpine skiing is back with the American national program, and looking for a return to the Olympic podium after missing out in 2006.
82Gold for Orser?
Two-time Olympic silver medallist Brian Orser has a chance to win that elusive gold medal. The Canadian coaches figure skater Kim Yu-Na of South Korea, and she's the favourite.
81Speedy sliding centre
Just how fast is the Whistler Sliding Centre? Many say it's the world's fastest track, with four-man bobsleighs ripping along at speeds of over 150 km/hour.
80Mega coverage
Canada has never seen Olympic coverage like this. The Consortium will be providing the biggest and most robust coverage in Olympic history through every available medium.
79Lindsey Vonn
Can the American have the most successful Olympics of any alpine skier? Vonn is the reigning downhill and super-G world champion, and now has her sights set on Olympic gold. Some experts say she could sweep all 5 alpine events.
78Alpine hardware
Edi Podivinsky's bronze in 1994 was the last time a Canadian alpine skier won an Olympic medal. Now, both Canada's ladies - the Speed Queens - and men - the Canadian Cowboys - are targeting a goal of three medals in Whistler.
77Aboriginal influence
For the first time in Olympic history, a committee was created to rally aboriginal communities across Canada to participate in the Games in as many areas as possible.
76Golden Cowboys
No Canadian man has ever won Olympic gold in alpine skiing - but the Canadian Cowboys could make history. The team includes reigning world downhill champ, John Kucera.
75Paerson's medal haul
Sweden's Anja Paerson needs two more medals to become the most decorated female alpine skier in Olympic history. She says 2010 will be her final Games, so it's likely her last shot at medals No. 6 and 7.
74Colourful biathlon
Where else will you find yellow cedars, dyed bright red hair and a blazing pink rifle? Only in biathlon, thanks to the Callaghan Valley (yellow), six-time Olympic medallist Kati Wilhelm (red), and Canada's Zina Kocher (pink).
73Sandra Kiriasis
The overall World Cup champ for seven straight years, the German pilot is the only female bobsleigh athlete to win multiple Olympic medals. Kiriasis is looking to bring home hardware from her third straight Games.
72Figure skating comebacks
Big names are back in the mix in 2010: Reigning Olympic champion Evgeni Plushenko of Russia returns after a three-year absence, and three-time world champs Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo of China come out of retirement to skate for Olympic gold.
71Omischl's elusive title
A four-time overall World Cup aerials champion, Canada's Steve Omischl is looking for the one title not yet included on his impressive resume: Olympic gold.
70The Gregg family
Dad Randy Gregg was Team Canada's hockey captain at the 1980 Games. Mom Kathy Vogt was a long track speed skater at two Olympics. Now it's daughter Jessica's turn to carry on the family name on the short track - and could be son Jamie's turn on the long track.
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