| Salt Lake City |
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| GER |
12 |
16 |
7 |
35 |
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| USA |
10 |
13 |
11 |
34 |
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| NOR |
11 |
7 |
6 |
24 |
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| CAN |
6 |
3 |
8 |
17 |
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| RUS |
6 |
6 |
4 |
16 |
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| AUT |
2 |
4 |
10 |
16 |
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| ITA |
4 |
4 |
4 |
12 |
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| FRA |
4 |
5 |
2 |
11 |
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| SUI |
3 |
2 |
6 |
11 |
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| NED |
3 |
5 |
0 |
8 |
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Monaco prince revels in Oly life
Bobsledder likes mingling with athletes, racing
By Jason Swensen
Deseret News Olympic specialist
UTAH OLYMPIC PARK — Prince Albert enjoys a rich Olympic heritage — his grandfather and uncle both claimed Olympic medals in sculling. But the heir to the Principality of Monaco, a veteran of four Olympics himself, does not plan on visiting the medals podium in Salt Lake City.
"My chances of medaling as my uncle and grandfather did are very slim; it would take another 'Miracle on Ice' to achieve that," Prince Albert said Thursday.
Although he's nursing a sore right hamstring, Prince Albert is expected to pilot Team Monaco's four-man bobsled team. He hopes the injury will not keep his sled off the track.
The prince, who is staying at the Olympic Village as he has in previous Games, says he enjoys the camaraderie that exists between athletes from myriad cultures, backgrounds and nations.
Staying in the village is a must, he said. "Those who choose not to miss out on a lot."
The beauty of the Olympics is found in meeting people "and making friends through sport," Prince Albert said.
Although the rest of Monaco's royal family will not be attending the 2002 Games, Prince Albert, the son of the late American actress Grace Kelly — who became Princess Grace when she married Prince Ranier — said he hopes they will be able to watch his competition.
At 43, Prince Albert is the oldest bobsled driver competing at the 2002 Games. He would not say if he plans to continue his Olympic career after Salt Lake City, but added, "I am pretty sure I am nearing the end."
E-mail: jswensen@desnews.com
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February 22, 2002
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