The bobbers and lugers get their tickets to Turin with World Cup points. The long-trackers can prequalify. Most of the figure skaters are named behind closed doors by committee after the national championships. The men's hockey team finds out by phone. Except for the curlers, who have rocks in their hands, the helmetheads are the last athletes ... (Full article: 641 words)

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