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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Sport
David Wharton

The real Olympic challenge: traveling with sleds, bulky gear and 20 pairs of skis

There are two types of Olympic athlete.

In the warm days of summer, gymnasts compete in skimpy outfits and bare feet. Sprinters wear skin-tight tops and shorts, often minus the socks. Divers require a Speedo, maybe one of those little towels to wipe off, nothing more.

At the frosty Winter Games, a snowboarder in a bulky jacket, pants and boots could stuff all three of those uniforms into his pockets.

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