1988 Olympics
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A Canadian gymnast recovering from skull surgery, and the medals and memories stolen from herJanine Rankin-Abbott says she feels like a part of her history has been taken away after awards, memorabilia and uniforms were stolen from the former Olympian’s home.SportsAug 18, 2023
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Calgary ’88 Olympic Games leader Bob Niven dead at 80Bob Niven, who was president of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympic Games bid committee, died May 26 of a rare progressive, degenerative neurological disease at the age of 80.CanadaJun 5, 2023
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Looking back at the Calgary Olympics, 35 years laterIt's been 35 years since Calgary hosted the world for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. The final torch-bearer looks back at the experience that changed her life.CanadaFeb 14, 2023
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1988 Olympics star Elizabeth Manley shares highs and lows of mental health journeyThe Calgary Olympics were a turning point that shot the young figure skater to superstardom, but only four years earlier, she had quit the sport to address her depression and anxiety.SportsSep 14, 2020
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Cost breakdown of Calgary potentially hosting 2026 OlympicsA draft plan for Calgary to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games states the total cost will be approximately $5.1 billion.SportsSep 11, 2018
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Protests in Pyeongchang nothing new for Olympics in South KoreaAs the Winter Olympics kick-off in Pyeongchang, the unification efforts between the two Koreas are being met with protest, stirring up memories of violent protests during the Seoul Olympics 30 years ago.PoliticsFeb 9, 2018
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Jamaican bobsled helmet from Calgary ’88 Olympics doesn’t sell at auctionA helmet from the Jamaican bobsled team at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary wasn't the hot commodity it was expected to be at a Boston auction.CanadaJul 29, 2016
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Calgary Olympic torch, famous Jamaican bobsled crash helmet up for auctionPieces of history from the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics could be yours - that is, if you can afford them.CanadaJul 11, 2016
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South Korea covered up rapes, killings of ‘vagrants’ ahead of 1988 OlympicsThree decades ago, a policeman tortured Choi Seung-woo over a piece of bread he found in the boy's schoolbag.WorldApr 19, 2016
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