Winter olympics
MOSCOW - The head of the Russian Olympic Committee resigned on Wednesday in the wake of the nation's worst performance at the Winter Games, news agencies said, citing the committee's spokesman.
MOSCOW - The head of the Russian Olympic Committee resigned Wednesday in the wake of the traditional powerhouse's worst performance at the Winter Games, news agencies reported.
MOSCOW - Russian news agencies say the head of the nation's Olympic Committee has resigned in the wake of Russia's worst performance at the Winter Games.

Vancouver (GaeaTimes.com) The 2010 Winter Olympics at Vancouver have now come to an end and all the 258 medals were presented to the winners from 25 participating countries.
WASHINGTON - Although disappointed that he was unable to lead Russia to a medal in Olympic hockey, Alex Ovechkin says Canada deserved to take home the gold.
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