On 5 Feb 2006 17:40:20 -0800, "Mike" wrote:

Where the Rich and Elite Meet to Compete
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...020302280.html

Where the Rich and Elite Meet to Compete


What a stupid article.

What it seems to miss entirely is the basic reason why most
competitors come from a relatively small range of countries.

Namely that a large majority of winter sports competitors come from
counties that *have* a significant winter.

It mentions the fact that Ethiopia will have "just" one competitor -
but exactly where in Ethiopia do they see snow or ice most winters?
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