Last year the lack of snow in the Cascades resulted in the cancellation of
several events. (Gracious Organizer) for eight
years at resorts in Copper Mountain and Crested Butte." Remembers Teklemariam, "Sometimes I'd take a half day off from
teaching to compete in a race -- my fellow G .

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Situated within the
heart of the Rocky Mountains, Club Med Crested Butte is North America's only
All Inclusive(TM) ski destination.
"Club Med gave me the opportunity to continue training and even
competing. Teklemariam hopes to make Ethiopia a permanent part of the
ski racing community .

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He plans to compete in both Alpine
and Nordic events in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy .O.

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Law enforcement personnel from around the state will run an Olympic
torch from Riverfront Park through the streets of Wenatchee, ending at
Wenatchee High School, where the official opening ceremonies will take place.O.

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Teklemariam resumed serious training and competition three years ago with
his eyes on the Olympics while still working at Club Med.clubmed.

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By participating in sports, physical fitness and
healthcare education programs, Special Olympics Washington athletes increase
self-confidence and social skills, improve physical and motor skills and have
better success in leading more productive and independent lives. At that time
Ethiopia didn't recognize skiing as an Olympic sport, so Teklemariam
established a ski federation for Ethiopia, along with bylaws for future
skiers.

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Athletes will compete in alpine and Nordic skiing,
figure and speed skating, snowboarding, and basketball, which begin Saturday. Ward
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"Club Med provides the perfect environment for G."
After completing a successful collegiate ski career, Teklemariam moved to
Colorado, where he worked as a Club Med G.

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, You won't have to travel to
Italy to see these athletes bring home the gold, but the competition will be
outstanding as more than 1,500 athletes participate in the 2006 Special
Olympics Washington Winter Games in Wenatchee March 3-5. Skier Robel Teklemariam to Represent Ethiopia

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Former Club Med ski instructor
Robel Teklemariam, 31, will be the first Ethiopian-born citizen to represent
the African nation at a Winter Olympics.O.

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"And this year, the weather appears to be cooperating!" he said.org

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come back to Club Med with a medal.

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"We've had many G.
Club Med is extremely proud to be part of Robel Teklemariam's journey to
achieving his dream.

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Special Olympics Washington Winter Sports Showcase Event - March 3-5

WENATCHEE, Wash.
Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort, Riverfront Park Ice Arena, Leavenworth
Winter Sports Club and several other venues in and around Wenatchee will host
the various competitions. The Victory Dance/
Celebration will be held Saturday evening at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel.
Special Olympics Washington is a non-profit organization that provides
year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with
intellectual disabilities .

Former Club Med G.O. Competes in 2006 Winter Games

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More than 1,000 coaches and volunteers come together to make these Winter
Games happen.

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"Athletes from across Washington will compete for their own "gold" after
months of hard work and training on the part of coaches and athletes who earn
the right to compete at this 3-day event," said Winter Games Director, Phillip
Smithson.

The Games kick-off Friday evening with the Torch Lighting Ceremony led by
2006 Grand Marshall , Bryce Fischer, defensive end for the NFC Champion Seattle
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To round out the weekend, the Healthy Athletes program will be offered,
providing free health screening and fitness education. "The dedication and enthusiasm of all involved in this weekend
is such an inspiration ," said Caryl Morrell, Winter Games Wenatchee Director.
"You can see the pride and sense of accomplishment on the faces of all the
athletes who compete in the Games," she added.

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"This
is one event that is not to be missed," said Smithson. Teklemariam instructed guests on alpine
ski and snowboarding through 2005.
"My goal is to raise awareness that athletes from non-skiing countries can
compete in the Winter Olympics," says Teklemariam, originally from Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia.

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s like Robel to pursue
extraordinary aspirations," commented Club Med Americas President and CEO John
Vanderslice .