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In 19 years in a bobsled's driver seat, he has earned 85 World Cup and two Olympic medals. He is known for his competitive spirit and, at times, for his sharp tongue. He is Pierre Lueders, a Canadian bobsledding legend.
Today in Olympic History
At the 117th Session of the IOC, held in Singapore, the city of London is elected as the host of the Games of the XXX Olympiad. After leading on the first ballot, London fell behind Madrid on the second vote. London reclaimed the lead on the third ballot before defeating Paris by four votes on the fourth and final ballot.
Health and Wellness »
Canada's Olympic team will rely on the keen eye and intuition of its mental trainers and sports psychologists to help them reach their goal of winning more medals than any other country at the 2010 Winter Games.
Sustainability »
The company is using the 2010 Winter Olympics to trumpet its "environmental call to action" and herald a new image for the 123-year-old firm.
Robin McKeever explains how he got started in skiing.
Historical Medal Totals
| Country | Medals | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 98 | 98 | 84 | 280 |
| United States | 78 | 80 | 58 | 216 |
| USSR | 78 | 57 | 59 | 194 |
| Austria | 51 | 64 | 70 | 185 |
| Germany | 62 | 62 | 42 | 166 |
| Finland | 41 | 58 | 52 | 151 |
| Canada | 38 | 38 | 43 | 119 |
| Sweden | 43 | 31 | 44 | 118 |
| Switzerland | 38 | 37 | 43 | 118 |
O' Canada
Team Canada »
Short-track speedskater Olivier Jean was able to smile Thursday when talking about a failed salmon fishing trip he organized recently for the Canadian national team during a Vancouver training camp.
Quicklinks
- Rick Hansen Difference Makers: This 17 part series pays tribute to the extraordinary coaches, teachers, parents, siblings and even rivals who have helped Canada’s Olympians and Paralympians overcome their greatest personal and athletic challenges.
- About Vancouver: Find out more about the city, region and province which will play host to the 2010 Games
- World Cup Watch: Keep track of how Canadians are doing on the World Cup circuit as they prepare to qualify for the Olympic team
- Olympic History : Get all the details and results from the previous 20 Winter Olympic Games
