Time difference was only nightmare

By TERRY JONES -- Edmonton Sun The athletes of the world were doing the wave during most of Juan Antonio Samaranch's closing ceremony speech. But they stopped when he said the words "and finally ..."
Two years ago in Atlanta he caused controversy by refusing to compliment the host.
Not in Nagano.

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Canada fell short of potential

By TERRY JONES -- Edmonton Sun NAGANO - It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
We done good. We done bad.
Canada won more medals than ever at these XVIII Olympic Winter Games. For the first time in history, Canada beat the United States, finishing fifth overall in the medal standings. And we have a host of new heroes and heroines including Catriona Le May Doan, the double medal-winner chosen to carry Canada's flag in the closing ceremonies.
"It's a proud moment, a proud thing to represent your team and your country," said Le May Doan, who won gold and bronze medals in long-track speed skating.
Canada won 15 medals. Six gold. Five silver. Four bronze.
And we blew it.We should have won more. Many more.

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Feb. 21 : The world just ended

Feb. 20 : Le May Doan should carry our flag

Feb. 19 : U.S. sees Canada as the new red menace

Feb. 18 : States of disbelief for Canada

Feb. 17 : Magic moment for bobsledders

Feb. 15 : Sharing gold makes it special

Feb. 14 : Stojko didn't lose gold, he won silver

Feb. 14 : Canadian pair doomed

Feb. 13 : Tough sledding ahead

Feb. 11 : Wasted on the way?

Feb. 10 : Female hockey 'competition' is a travesty

Feb. 9 : Schmirler nearly blows it

Feb. 8 : Dreams and nightmares for skiiers

Feb. 7 : The Opening Ceremonies were, well, wow!

Feb. 6 : Brassard a strange choice to carry flag

Feb. 5 : Solid gold fever for Team Canada

Feb. 4 : NHLers to become Village People

Feb. 3 : Saki to me, Nagano!