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Teter Takes Silver, Bronze For Clark

Vermont’s streak of women’s half-pipe gold came to an end last night when Australian Torah Bright defeated defending champion Hannah Teter of Belmont by 2.6 points to win the gold. Teter took the silver medal. The 2002 champion, Kelly Clark of West Dover fell on her first run and hit the deck on an awkward landing on her second but still took bronze.
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Newell Crashes In Qualification Round

A big disappointment for Shaftsbury’s Andy Newell yesterday. The U.S. favorite crashed in the qualification round of the men’s cross-country individual sprint classic and didn’t advance to the quarterfinals. He’ll have another chance to compete in the team event. Newell ranked 45th overall.
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Kearney Says Gold Medal Is “Beautiful”

Hannah Kearney of Norwich won Gold in the womens’ moguls Saturday. VPR’s Mitch Wertlieb caught up with a tired but happy and gracious Kearney by cell phone at the Athlete’s Village in Vancouver, and asked her if she was concerned about the conditions before the race.
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Jacobellis Disqualified In Semifinals

Another big disappointment for Stratton Mountain’s Lindsey Jacobellis. The U.S. snowboardcross favorite lost her balance after a jump and went outside a gate in the semifinals to get disqualified.