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Mark Grimmette: "I'm still shaking" after being chosen to carry U.S. flag
L.A. Times Olympics BlogIt was only fitting that U.S. Olympic flag bearer Mark Grimmette learned about his selection from his doubles teammate, Brian Martin. Grimmette, of Muskegon, Mich., and Martin, of Palo Alto, have teamed to become the most successful luge duo in...... -
Born to luge and carry the flag: Mark Grimmette to be U.S. flagbearer
L.A. Times Olympics BlogLuge athlete and five-time Olympian Mark Grimmette of Muskegon, Mich., has been chosen to carry the U.S. flag into the Olympic opening ceremony Friday at BC Place. The honor is traditionally reserved for someone who has persevered through hardship or........ -
Flag-bearer remembers when U.S. sliders were born losers, not lugers
L.A. Times Olympics BlogTwo other luge athletes have carried the flag for the United States in Olympic opening ceremonies: Frank Masley in 1984 and Cammy Myler in 1994. But it wasn't until 1998 that the U.S. won a medal in the German- and...... -
Wednesday's Winter Olympics schedule
L.A. Times Olympics BlogWednesday, February 17 All times Pacific Alpine Skiing At Whistler Creekside Womenâs Downhill, 11 a.m. Cross-Country Skiing At Whistler Olympic Park Womenâs Individual Sprint Classic Qualification, 10:15 a.m. Menâs Individual Sprint Classic... -
Linger brothers win gold medal in doubles luge
L.A. Times Olympics BlogAustrian brothers Andreas and Wolfgang Linger won the gold medal in doubles luge. The Lingers completed their two runs in 1 minute, 22.705 seconds. Andris and Juris Sics of Latvia finished in 1:22.969 and won silver, and Germany's Patric Leitner...... -
Sentosa Island: Another side of Singapore
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSingapore — FROM inside the gaping mouth of the Merlion, nine stories above ground, I surveyed the island of Sentosa and, across the harbor, the skyline of Singapore. The Merlion — half fish (as in mermaid) and half lion (as in the Lion City)...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Singapore Airlines, Sports, The Walt Disney Co., Casino and Gambling
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Park City, ski-free
Times Staff WriterAs the country's best-known film festival opens Thursday, one drama that already has generated considerable buzz will play out off-screen: Park City's love-hate relationship with Sundance. Hotels and restaurants love the Sundance Film Festival,...Tags: Festive Events, Trips and Vacations, Movies, Sports, Entertainment
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Sliding into the next chapter: US luge duo of Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin retire
AP Sports WriterThe luge careers of Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin have crossed the finish line. America's most decorated doubles luge sliders announced their retirement Sunday, not long after placing second at USA Luge's national championships in Lake Placid, N.Y....Tags: Retirement, Career and Workplace, Multi-Sport Events, Sports, 2016 Olympic Games
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Olympic Luger, Not Track, Blamed For Deadly Crash
A men's Olympic luger from the country of Georgia died Friday after a high-speed crash on a track that is the world's fastest and has raised safety concerns among competitors. A tearful IOC president Jacques Rogge said the death hours before the opening...Tags: Health, Sports, Luge, International Olympic Committee, Sports Organizations
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Muskegon Olympic Luge Athlete Mark Grimmette Falls Short
FOX 17 News Web ProducerMuskegon native Mark Grimmette and his teammate Brian Martin placed 13th in the men's double luge on Wednesday at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. That's way short of Grimmette's past accomplishments, which include bronze and silver Olympic medals and...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Sports, 2016 Olympic Games, Luge, 2010 Winter Olympic Games
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Despite Luger Death, Olympic Ceremonies Will Go As Planned
The Associated PressThe show goes on. The mood in the Olympic world was far from what organizers had hoped heading into Friday's opening ceremony. The death of luger Nodar Kumaritashvili from the country of Georgia after a horrific training-run crash assured a muted and...Tags: Nelly Furtado, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Multi-Sport Events, Bryan Adams, Speed Skating
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Olympians Slide With Heavy Hearts After Tragic Accident
Associated PressWHISTLER, British Columbia - Everyone made it down safely. For luge, that meant progress, healing and normalcy. Cowbells clanged, fans with painted faces waved flags, and even IOC president Jacques Rogge looked on as the celebration of this hyper-speedy...Tags: Sports Organizations, Athletes, Nodar Kumaritashvili, Germany, Sports
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