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Another Harvard undergraduate, Dan Weinstein ’03-’04, is hoping to bring back a speedskating medal to Cambridge. Weinstein will join sensation Apolo Anton Ohno and two other U.S. athletes in the 5,000-meter relay tomorrow night, the final event of the 2002 Olympics. Ohno gave an inspirational performance when he staggered across the finish line for a silver medal after being injured in a crash during the 1,000 meter event. Most assumed he was done for the Games; when the young skater went on to win a gold, six stitches...
...really explain my feelings about the race," Ohno said, for his part. "I am just so happy...
...Ohno said that when he pumped his fist upon crossing the finish line he wasn't sure, but thought he might be in with a chance for the gold. To sports fans in the stands, who had seen the beleaguered leader trying to fend off the charging Ohno, the feeling was quite like that moment in the Oakland-New England game when Brady did or didn't fumble. One way or another, this aint over. It wasnt, then it was - and the decision was the right...
...Which persuades the world not at all. An Italian racer in the final, Fabio (no relation to the Fabio) Carta, offered post-race that "We should use a rifle on Ohno. Its absurd that the Korean was disqualified...
...Italian might, of course, be able to find one in Utah, not to mention a license to use it. But not during the Games, when different rules are applicable, so lets send him home soonest. Meantime, watch him closely. And if you're a fan of true sportsmen, watch Ohno, too. He'll be back in the 5,000-meter relay on Saturday. For a final victory lap, we hope and presume...