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A lingering pain

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Ron Galimore (circa 1977)
by Bob Kravitz
Thirty years ago this week, former champion gymnast Ron Galimore was among the 1980 Forgotten Summer Olympians being feted by the same White House that boycotted the Moscow Games and killed hundreds of athletes' dreams.
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Looking for the spotlight again
by The Associated Press -- Jul 14, 2010 - 9:57:00 PM
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee said it would “formally oversee a bid for the 2020 Games and encouraged potential host cities to “state their intention of being involved in the process.”


Ending on a high note
by Gary Norris Gray, BASN Staff Reporter -- Jun 5, 2010 - 9:57:00 PM
The world’s disabled athletes felt right at home in Manchester, England. The games came to a close as most contestants wanted it to continue.


With Glowing Hearts In Canada
by Gary Norris Gray, BASN Staff Reporter -- Mar 17, 2010 - 9:57:00 PM
The games opened with blind singer and former Paralympian Terry Kelly of Canada belting out the Canadian National Anthem, "O’Canada." What a wonderful song. It is full of national pride and unity without the male machismo.


Canada's Silent Shame
by Gary Norris Gray, BASN Staff Reporter -- Mar 2, 2010 - 9:57:00 PM
Canada's motto during these games was “Own The Podium”. Reflecting on Sunday’s events, Team Canada should have given the podium away.


The Black & the Gold of Vancouver
by Michael-Louis Ingram, BASN Staff Reporter -- Feb 26, 2010 - 9:57:00 PM
There have been some cool people and some chilly performances by some amazing athletes over the past two weeks of events.


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