2010 Winter Olympics

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costs -security,was expected to cost $200 million -construction and venues came to a total of $603 million national broadcasting was projected to be $580 million -the provincial debt grew to $24 billion in the decade of 2011 a year after the 2010 Olympic games.
2010 olympic games
what made the 2010 Olympic games so special? -its was the 3rd Olympic games hosted by Canada -Canada hosted the first Olympic games in 1976 in Montreal and the second in 1988 in Calgary alberta
Olympic Games - Summer, Winter Olympics, YOG & Paralympics
Ricker put her name in the history books at Vancouver 2010 as the first Canadian woman to ever win Olympic gold on home soil. Ricker finished first in both her quarterfinal and semifinal to advance to the Big Final where she gained a comfortable lead early and crossed the line for an easy victory.
Olympic Games - Summer, Winter Olympics, YOG & Paralympics
At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Rochette inspired a nation with her display of strength and courage. After suffering a personal tragedy in the days leading up to the games, Rochette defiantly went on to capture the bronze medal. Following her performance, Rochette was named Canada’s flag bearer for the closing ceremonies, and named co-recipient of the Vancouver 2010 Terry Fox Award, for her display of determination and humility in the face of adversity.
Olympic Games - Summer, Winter Olympics, YOG & Paralympics
Vancouver 2010 finally came around, Hamelin was in peak form, but his Games got off to a disappointing start, as he could only manage fourth in the 1,500m and seventh in the 1,000m. However, on 26 February, he had two golden opportunities to transform his Games, as he lined up in the 500m final and then the 5,000m relay.
Olympic Games - Summer, Winter Olympics, YOG & Paralympics
Canada Team Bobsleigh - 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Canada claimed medals in both women's and men's.
Olympic Games - Summer, Winter Olympics, YOG & Paralympics
Jon Montgomery became a celebrated Canadian when he defied great odds to win the Gold Medal in Skeleton racing at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics – beating out his closest opponent by 7/100th of a second.
Olympic Games - Summer, Winter Olympics, YOG & Paralympics
Clara Hughes, a dual-season Olympian, is just the fourth athlete to ever to win medals at the Winter and Summer Games, and is the only athlete in history to win multiple medals at both
Olympic Games - Summer, Winter Olympics, YOG & Paralympics
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games- Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir captured gold in front of the supportive home crowd, becoming the first North American ice dancers to be crowned Olympic champions.
Olympic Games - Summer, Winter Olympics, YOG & Paralympics
Vancouver Olympics 2010 Alexandre Bilodeau will always have his place in the history books as the first Canadian athlete to ever win an Olympic gold medal on home soil.
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
Women's Ice Hockey Vancouver Olympics 2010 Shannon Szabados played her best game with a 29-save shutout as Canada claimed its third Olympic gold medal in a row with a win over the Americans.
olympics 2010 significant events
Olympics 2010 significant events - This was the first Olympic opening ceremony to be held indoors.