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The city »
For all their elite athletes and tales of inspiration, the Paralympic Winter Games, have - so far - failed to reignite anything close to the buzz and energy that swept Vancouver last month.
History of the Games
Written records show the first instance of the Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. It is generally thought, however, that the Games were founded in the late 7th century BC while Greek mythology says they were founded by Heracles, son of Zeus.
British Columbia »
The 1988 Calgary Games gave Robert Lepage his first exposure to Western Canada. Another Olympics has him coming back for more. The playwright, director, dancer and visionary will open a new theatre in Vancouver.
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Video Highlights
Italy's Giuliano Razzoli takes the gold medal in the men's slalom.
Mathieu Giroux, Lucas Makowsky and Denny Morrison win a tight race with the US.
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