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Baxter hoping to defeat brother - 

       From bbc online Sunday, 12 February 2006

British skier Noel Baxter is aiming to put this season's frustrations behind him at the Winter Olympics.

With Britain only awarded one start place in the World Cup, which went to his older brother Alain, Noel had to compete in the second tier circuit.

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Martin 'not nervous' as champion - 

       From bbc online Sunday, 12 February 2006

Rhona Martin insisted the "defending champions" tag will not heap pressure on her Olympics curling team but admitted a lack of time together might.

A new selection system has picked individuals over established teams, giving the payers little time to gel.

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Opening spectacle launches Games - 

       From bbc online Friday, 10 February 2006

The 20th Winter Olympics got under way with a spectacular opening ceremony in Turin on Friday.

The show heralds the start of 16 days of competition, four years after the last Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

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Turin set for 20th Winter Games - 

       From bbc online Friday, 10 February 2006

The Olympic flame will burn again when the 20th Winter Games begins in Turin, Italy on Friday.

More than 2,500 athletes from 85 countries will compete for 84 gold medals in 15 disciplines.

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Curler Martin to carry GB's flag - 

       From bbc online Thursday, 9 February 2006

Curling champion Rhona Martin will carry the Great Britain flag into Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Turin.

Martin, 39, who led the women's curling team to glory at Salt Lake City four years ago, will be bidding to make a successful defence in Italy.

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GB curlers awarded belated gold - 

       From bbc online Thursday, 9 February 2006

Great Britain have won their first gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics - before the Games have even started.

The International Olympic Committee have upgraded the golds won by the 1924 men's curling team from demonstration medals to official status.

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