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2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
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Alt2010 Winter Olympics logo
Host cityVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Host nationCanada
Motto"Hot. Cool. Yours."
Start dateFebruary 12, 2010 (2010-02-12)
End dateFebruary 28, 2010 (2010-02-28)
Athletes2,403
Events86 in 15 sports
Summer prev2008 Summer Olympics
Winter prev2006 Winter Olympics
Summer next2012 Summer Olympics
Winter next2012 Winter Youth Olympics (Youth), 2014 Winter Olympics

2010 Winter Olympics The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially known as the **XXI Olympic Winter Games**, were a major international multi-sport event held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from February 12 to February 28, 2010. The Vancouver Organizing Committee was responsible for the organization and preparation of the games, which featured 86 events in 15 sports and included 2,403 athletes from 82 National Olympic Committees. The games were a significant event in the world of sports, with IOC President Jacques Rogge attending the opening and closing ceremonies.

Organization and preparation

The organization and preparation of the 2010 Winter Olympics involved several Canadian government agencies, including VANOC and the City of Vancouver. The games had a significant budget of approximately CAD 7.4 billion, which was funded by various sources, including federal, provincial, and municipal governments. The preparation also involved significant security measures, with the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP playing key roles.

Venues

The 2010 Winter Olympics featured several venues in and around Vancouver and Whistler. The BC Place in Vancouver hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, while the Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler hosted several skiing and snowboarding events. Other notable venues included Vancouver Olympic Oval, MBC Sleds Track, and Cypress Mountain. The venues were designed and built with sustainability in mind, featuring several green building designs.

The Games

The 2010 Winter Olympics featured 86 events in 15 sports, including alpine skiing, biathlon, and figure skating. The games saw several notable performances, including Shani Davis's victory in the 1000m speed skating event and Marit Bjoergen's three-gold medal performance in cross-country skiing. The games also featured several new events, including skiercross and snowboard cross.

Participating National Olympic Committees

A total of 82 National Olympic Committees participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics, with several countries making their Olympic debut, including Ghana and Peru. The participating countries included US, Canada, Germany, and China, among others.

Medal table

The medal table for the 2010 Winter Olympics was dominated by Canada, which won a total of 37 medals, including 14 gold medals. The top 5 countries in the medal table were:

| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | | 1 | Canada | 14 | 7 | 5 | 26 | | 2 | Germany | 10 | 5 | 7 | 22 | | 3 | United States | 9 | 15 | 4 | 28 | | 4 | Norway | 9 | 6 | 2 | 17 | | 5 | South Korea | 6 | 6 | 2 | 14 |

Legacy and impact

The 2010 Winter Olympics had a significant legacy and impact on the host city of Vancouver and the surrounding region. The games resulted in significant investment in infrastructure, including transportation and accommodation, and helped to promote sustainability and environmental protection. The games also had a positive impact on the local economy, generating an estimated CAD 2.1 billion in economic benefits. The VANOC also invested in several legacy programs, including community and sport development initiatives. Category:2010 Winter Olympics