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« on: February 12, 2010, 06:30:25 PM »
Olympic Luger Dies In Practice Run


VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- A men's luger from the former Soviet republic of Georgia died Friday after a high-speed crash during training for the Winter Games.

The International Olympic Committee said doctors were unable to revive Nodar Kumaritashvili, and the 21-year-old died at a hospital, hours before the Vancouver Olympics' opening ceremonies were to start.

IOC president Jacques Rogge said the death "clearly casts a shadow over these Games."

"The IOC is in deep mourning,'' said Rogge, who wiped his eyes and appeared choked up before speaking. "[Kumaritashvili] lost his life pursuing his passion. I have no words to say what we feel.''
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2010, 09:59:12 PM »
Yeah, that's sad.

How tragic!
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2010, 04:53:45 AM »
How sad is it that had to happen on the day of the opening ceremonies.  Sad

However, I thought Georgia did great job showing respect and paying tribute to him when they came out later that night. The crowd also honored the county with a standing ovation.
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