Vancouver 2010 - Opening ceremonies

Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky was chosen to light the cauldron with the Olympic flame at Friday's opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Three other Canadian sports stars -- NBA player Steve Nash, skier Nancy Greene, and speedskater Catriona LeMay Doan -- were also part of the final lighting process.
Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky was chosen to light the cauldron with the Olympic flame at Friday's opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Three other Canadian sports stars -- NBA player Steve Nash, skier Nancy Greene, and speedskater Catriona LeMay Doan -- were also part of the final lighting process.
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