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Vancouver’s Marion Lay, chair of the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Bid Corporation, received the 2001 Women in & Sport Trophy for the Americas from the International Olympic Committee last week.

Victoria’s Roland Green set the World Cup mountain bike circuit on its ear by capturing both first place and the lead in the overall points standings with a comfortable win in Houffalize, Belgium on May 20.

After spending last winter poring over maps and research materials, members of the Whistler Cycling Committee are hosting two public open house meetings to present the first draft of their plan.

Two Whistler skiers named to training team After two of its morre successful seasons in the last decade, and with the Salt Lake City Olympics less than a year away, Alpine Canada – the national governing body for alpine ski racing – is read

As always, Whistler was well-represented at the most recent B.C. Cup mountain bike event in Summerland, B.C. The third cross country and second downhill events of the season took place on May 20 and 21 as part of the Action Quest weekend.

In the last few weeks, Whistler runners have competed at various regional races, with little recognition of their efforts.

Paris and Beijing also pass test; Olympic Committee VP endorse China Supporters of Toronto’s bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games received some good news and some bad news this week.

EVENTS WHAT: Craggy Range Winery Masters Doubles Tennis Tournament WHERE: Whistler Racquet and Golf Resort WHEN: May 18 to 21 Back for its sixth year, the tournament attracts players over 35 years of age from all over B.C.

Although it may not feel like it in the valley, the winter competitive snowboarding season wrapped up last weekend with the Showcase Showdown halfpipe and quarterpipe contests.

Bad news for the 2008 Toronto Olympic bid may be good news for the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Olympic Bid.