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Show Emperor Samaranch and the rarefied air of the [OC crew to walk over to the Salt Lake City. The Wasatch Front has party so he could thank the volunteers the 90s: the place where the best runners in the world relocated for the best training conditions. Now that the advantages of living at altitude while training have become common knowledge, some of the world’s best winter and summer athletes are coming to Park City, in part because of our advanced medical science. After all, this was where arthroscopic surgery was invented. It changed the entire field of surgery. already become what San Diego was in in person. His sincerity was obvious as he told these ordinary, everyday people how much he appreciated them and what they were giving to SLOC. Then he went back to work the phones with the IOC, who were already in Sydney living in Olympic luxury. _ The final answer about Romney’s feel- ings? He didn’t turn the occasion into a photo op. There was no press release later. He just gave a private, heartfelt, DO DRUGS, STAY HOME expression of gratitude to the mostly retired Utahns donating their free time to help put on the Games. By Wina Sturgeon Was it Olympic ethics or the fear of losing face that prompted China to bounce more than 10 percent of its Olympic athletes? After the IOC NEW BILLS teredness alienated everyone with whom t was a big freestyle show at the Utah Olympic Park ... the first of its kind. It was living history. Every participant was once a champion. For some, their acclaim ‘came more than 20 years ago. Early narnes like Wayne Wong, and relatively newer stars including Kris Feddersen, Trace Worthington and even SLOC Youth Sports Manager Bob Bills (once a freestyle competitor), all put on a show Sept. 9 at the Park. But while it was allegedly for spectators and fans, it was really for the guys themselves. None of them did the triple twisting somersaults that are rqutine — among today’s champions. Few of them could have done it even back in their prime. But these were the guys|who started the sport, who defined its begin- she has came in contact. (Upon request, ] will, in a future column, relate the untold tale of the outrageous action that Chaffee pulled at the 1988 Calgary Olympics, which ruined her reputation forever). The saddest part is that she was a true original, and her outcasting demonstrates a basic truth about the ski world: If she had been a guy, her general behavior would have been considered egotistical, but forgivable. not compete. The Chinese have already become known as cheaters in swimming, when suitcases full of banned drugs were found in their possession. Their reputation is now so bad, any athlete from China who wins is suspect. Before allowing their Olympic team to leave for Sydney, the Chinese tested them all. The ones who would have “spiked” PONS were grounded. But there’s one thing the IOC has even learns to walk. ) Those who wonder whether SLOC head honcho Mitt Romney is just a Every year about this time, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH) puts on a fantastic ski conditioning class. Even though it costs a fair amount, . places for the workouts sell out almost immediately. But there’s no TOSH conditioning class this year. So many pro ath- barbecue/party to thank the volunteers athletes to the sport they helped create. just as it began to cool off a little. They will name her Addi. Daddy Bob, who already has his two young sons doing trampoline flips, says Addi is “a future luger, skeleton pilot and aerialist.” Those who know Bills wonder if Addi will be doing bungee-harness flips before she NO SKI CONDITIONING CLASS telegenic showman got an answer last week. SLOC held a nifty little in a way, the homage of those priginal gal drug EPO ready to use in Sydney, China announced that 40 athletes from its 300-member Olympic team would MITT’S NOT JUST FOR SHOW nings and still influence it today. It was, announced that it had a test for the ille- Bob Bills and his wife Jill are the proud parents of a new daughter. After a summer of hot discomfort, Jill gave birth to the couple’s first daughter on Sept. 1, who help out with office work. The gathering at the Gallivan Center was a quiet celebration—no publicity, no cam- _letes and national teams are now traineras. Meanwhile, Romney was inside the ing or getting tested at TOSH, there’s no _nearby SLOC headquarters, attending an. time for the ski.class: Expect the crowdimportant IOC meeting in Sydney via ing at TOSH to continue to grow. telephone. But he took a break from _ As Utah becomes a national sports One pioneer, however, was blonde freestyle pioneer’s bizarre behavior and legendary, incredible s letic regimens of certain Euro countries before drugs became an issue? Some East German and Soviet female athletes were masculinized by drugs. Others actually were proven to be men posing as women. It got so bad, gender testing was begun on women in Olympic competition, including a visual examination. So where did all those East German and Soviet coaches and trainers go after their countries got more athletically respectable? Surprise! Many East center (how many other states the size of Utah overlooked when it comes to drug-using athletes: Remember the drug-heavy ath- can boast of an international _ teputation for mountain biking and skiing, Olympic bobsled and ski jump facilities, plus pro basketball, hockey, baseball and soccer,teams?), more athletes will continue to move to Park City or Germans went to China, whose athletes had never before prospered in the Olympics. Want to know who’s cheating? Just follow the co Ree the world’s. Peers : ee Bod rota) iat =a ie e332 ~ ee 8 ELECEr oe cease 3s) J3 TELTRUST, www.teltrust.com, one of the nation’s leading COLDWCLL =FeV 1 Act ae) Set EIT OE RET NER IR NE GTN en, een ere telecommunications service providers, has immediate openings. We provide a competitive compensation and benifits package including: | Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; 401(k) Plan and an excellent working environment. a SOLUTIONS Salary commensurate with s experience. 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