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The Olympic torch is lit during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
The Olympic torch is lit during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) © AP | AP
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honor Guard hoists the Canadian flag during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver. AFP PHOTO / CRIS BOURONCLE<br />
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honor Guard hoists the Canadian flag during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver. AFP PHOTO / CRIS BOURONCLE
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VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Native Canadian performers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Native Canadian performers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
epa02028228 Nikki Yanofsky sings the national anthem during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/LARRY SMITH +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
epa02028228 Nikki Yanofsky sings the national anthem during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/LARRY SMITH +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
The Canadian flag is carried by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
The Canadian flag is carried by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Native Canadian performers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Native Canadian performers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
epa02028232 Royal Canadian Mounted Police honour guard carry the Canadian flag during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/FRISO GENTSCH +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
epa02028232 Royal Canadian Mounted Police honour guard carry the Canadian flag during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/FRISO GENTSCH +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
A postcard flanked by candles reads 'in memory of Nodar Kumaritashvili - may he rest in peace 1988-2010' at the Whistler medal plaza ahead of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, February 12, 2010. Kumaritashvili, a 21-year-old Georgian luger, died in a horrific crash on a training run on Friday. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay (CANADA - Tags: SPORT LUGE OLYMPICS OBITUARY)
A postcard flanked by candles reads 'in memory of Nodar Kumaritashvili - may he rest in peace 1988-2010' at the Whistler medal plaza ahead of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, February 12, 2010. Kumaritashvili, a 21-year-old Georgian luger, died in a horrific crash on a training run on Friday. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay (CANADA - Tags: SPORT LUGE OLYMPICS OBITUARY) © REUTERS | REUTERS
A general view shows the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on February 12, 2010 at the BC Place in Vancouver. AFP PHOTO / DAVID HECKER
A general view shows the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on February 12, 2010 at the BC Place in Vancouver. AFP PHOTO / DAVID HECKER © AFP | AFP
Aboriginal people of Canada perform during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Aboriginal people of Canada perform during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) © AP | AP
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Honour Guard stand beneath the Canadian flag during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA)
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Honour Guard stand beneath the Canadian flag during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA) © REUTERS | REUTERS
Aboriginal people of Canada dance around Welcoming Poles during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Aboriginal people of Canada dance around Welcoming Poles during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) © AP | AP
A young girl looks at the picture and floral tribute for Georgian luge athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili placed under the Olympic rings in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Kumaritashvili died at a hospital Friday after crashing during a luge high-speed training run. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
A young girl looks at the picture and floral tribute for Georgian luge athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili placed under the Olympic rings in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Kumaritashvili died at a hospital Friday after crashing during a luge high-speed training run. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) © AP | AP
Singer Nikki Yanofsky sings during the opening ceremonies at the BC Place for the XXI Winter Olympic Games February 12, 2010 in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. AFP PHOTO/Dimitar DILKOFF
Singer Nikki Yanofsky sings during the opening ceremonies at the BC Place for the XXI Winter Olympic Games February 12, 2010 in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. AFP PHOTO/Dimitar DILKOFF © AFP | AFP
epa02028229 A snowboarder flies through the centre ring of the Olympic Rings during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/JIM HOLLANDER +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
epa02028229 A snowboarder flies through the centre ring of the Olympic Rings during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/JIM HOLLANDER +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
Welcoming poles are raised during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Welcoming poles are raised during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) © AP | AP
Greece's flagbearer, biathlete and cross-country skier Athanassios Tsakiris, leads his country's delegation during the 2010 Winter Olympics inauguration ceremony at the BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN
Greece's flagbearer, biathlete and cross-country skier Athanassios Tsakiris, leads his country's delegation during the 2010 Winter Olympics inauguration ceremony at the BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN © AFP | AFP
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: A snowboarder flies thru the Olympic Rings during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: A snowboarder flies thru the Olympic Rings during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honor Guard (Red) together with the Canadian Forces Ceremonial Contingent stand below the Canadian flag (L) as Canadian singer Nikki Yannofsky (C) performs during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC place in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. The Games' build-up culminates with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at BC Place in Vancouver, a ceremony held indoors for the first time in the competition's history. <br />AFP PHOTO / DAVID HECKER
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honor Guard (Red) together with the Canadian Forces Ceremonial Contingent stand below the Canadian flag (L) as Canadian singer Nikki Yannofsky (C) performs during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC place in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. The Games' build-up culminates with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at BC Place in Vancouver, a ceremony held indoors for the first time in the competition's history.
AFP PHOTO / DAVID HECKER © AFP | AFP
epa02028220 A message dedicated to Georgian luge competitor Nodar Kumaritashvili appears on the screen during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. Nodar Kumaritashvili died in a crash during the Luge practise on 12 February. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
epa02028220 A message dedicated to Georgian luge competitor Nodar Kumaritashvili appears on the screen during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. Nodar Kumaritashvili died in a crash during the Luge practise on 12 February. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Nelly Furtado performs during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Jasper Juinen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Nelly Furtado performs during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Jasper Juinen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
Nelly Furtado and Bryan Adams perform during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (CANADA)
Nelly Furtado and Bryan Adams perform during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (CANADA) © REUTERS | REUTERS
Bryan Adams, left, and Nelly Furtado, right, gesture after their peformance during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Bryan Adams, left, and Nelly Furtado, right, gesture after their peformance during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) © AP | AP
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Brian Adams performs during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Jasper Juinen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Brian Adams performs during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Jasper Juinen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
Former President of the International Olympic Committee Juan Antonio Samaranch (L) and Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, attend the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Jim Young (CANADA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS)
Former President of the International Olympic Committee Juan Antonio Samaranch (L) and Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, attend the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Jim Young (CANADA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS) © REUTERS | REUTERS
Three of the four Welcome Poles (one for each of the Four Host First Nations) rise up out of the main stage simultaneously at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER<br />
Three of the four Welcome Poles (one for each of the Four Host First Nations) rise up out of the main stage simultaneously at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER
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A snowboarder flies through the olympic rings during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (CANADA)
A snowboarder flies through the olympic rings during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (CANADA) © REUTERS | REUTERS
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: IOC President Jacques Rogge (L), Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean (C) and her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond (R) attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: IOC President Jacques Rogge (L), Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean (C) and her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond (R) attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
The Canadian flag is carried by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police into the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Canadian flag is carried by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police into the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) © AP | AP
Performers representing the diverse aboriginal peoples of Canada dance during the opening ceremonies at the BC Place for the XXI Winter Olympic Games February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. AFP PHOTO/ Robyn BECK
Performers representing the diverse aboriginal peoples of Canada dance during the opening ceremonies at the BC Place for the XXI Winter Olympic Games February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. AFP PHOTO/ Robyn BECK © AFP | AFP
Greece's flagbearer, biathlete and cross-country skier Athanassios Tsakiris, leads his country's delegation during the 2010 Winter Olympics inauguration ceremony at the BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN
Greece's flagbearer, biathlete and cross-country skier Athanassios Tsakiris, leads his country's delegation during the 2010 Winter Olympics inauguration ceremony at the BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN © AFP | AFP
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Native Canadians perform during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Native Canadians perform during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
epa02028226 Aboriginal people of Canada dance during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
epa02028226 Aboriginal people of Canada dance during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
Juan Antonio Samaranch (L) former president of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge (2nd R), president of the International Olympic Committee and Michaelle Jean (R) Governor General of Canada attend the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC place in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. The Games' build-up culminates with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at BC Place in Vancouver, a ceremony held indoors for the first time in the competition's history. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS
Juan Antonio Samaranch (L) former president of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge (2nd R), president of the International Olympic Committee and Michaelle Jean (R) Governor General of Canada attend the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC place in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. The Games' build-up culminates with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at BC Place in Vancouver, a ceremony held indoors for the first time in the competition's history. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS © AFP | AFP
Performers representing the diverse aboriginal peoples of Canada dance during the 2010 Winter Olympics inauguration ceremony at the BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN
Performers representing the diverse aboriginal peoples of Canada dance during the 2010 Winter Olympics inauguration ceremony at the BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN © AFP | AFP
The Ethipian delegation tours the stadium, with Ethiopa's cross-country Robel Teklemariam as the flag bearer at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER<br />
The Ethipian delegation tours the stadium, with Ethiopa's cross-country Robel Teklemariam as the flag bearer at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER
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Athletes and members of Georgia's delegation wear black armbands and scarves in memory of Nodar Kumaritashvili who died after flying off the Olympic luge track, as they attend the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC place in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. The Games' build-up culminates with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at BC Place in Vancouver, a ceremony held indoors for the first time in the competition's history. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS
Athletes and members of Georgia's delegation wear black armbands and scarves in memory of Nodar Kumaritashvili who died after flying off the Olympic luge track, as they attend the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC place in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. The Games' build-up culminates with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at BC Place in Vancouver, a ceremony held indoors for the first time in the competition's history. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS © AFP | AFP
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Flag bearer Iason Abramashvili of Georgia leads his team into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. A black ribbon adorned the flag in memory of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, who was killed today after crashing while making a practice run in training. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Flag bearer Iason Abramashvili of Georgia leads his team into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. A black ribbon adorned the flag in memory of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, who was killed today after crashing while making a practice run in training. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
Athletes from Austria enter the arena during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Athletes from Austria enter the arena during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) © AP | AP
Athletes and members of the Argentina delegation wave to the crowd during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC place in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. The Games' build-up culminates with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at BC Place in Vancouver, a ceremony held indoors for the first time in the competition's history. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS
Athletes and members of the Argentina delegation wave to the crowd during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC place in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. The Games' build-up culminates with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at BC Place in Vancouver, a ceremony held indoors for the first time in the competition's history. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS © AFP | AFP
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Flag bearer Han Jialiang of China leads in his fellow athletes during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Flag bearer Han Jialiang of China leads in his fellow athletes during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Flag bearer Han Jialiang of China leads in his fellow athletes into the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Flag bearer Han Jialiang of China leads in his fellow athletes into the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
Belarus' Oleg Antonenko carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Belarus' Oleg Antonenko carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
Colombia's Cynthia Denzler carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Colombia's Cynthia Denzler carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
The Macedonian delegation tours the stadium, with Macedonia's Alpine skier Antonio Ristevski as the flag bearer at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER<br />
The Macedonian delegation tours the stadium, with Macedonia's Alpine skier Antonio Ristevski as the flag bearer at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER
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Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) and his wife Laureen Ann attend the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on February 12, 2010 at the BC Place in Vancouver. AFP PHOTO POOL /Jim Young
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) and his wife Laureen Ann attend the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on February 12, 2010 at the BC Place in Vancouver. AFP PHOTO POOL /Jim Young © AFP | AFP
Jacques Rogge (L), President of the International Olympic Committee, and Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada attend the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on February 12, 2010 at the BC Place in Vancouver. AFP PHOTO POOL /Jim Young
Jacques Rogge (L), President of the International Olympic Committee, and Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada attend the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on February 12, 2010 at the BC Place in Vancouver. AFP PHOTO POOL /Jim Young © AFP | AFP
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honor Guard carries the Canadian flag during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver. AFP PHOTO / CRIS BOURONCLE<br />
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honor Guard carries the Canadian flag during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver. AFP PHOTO / CRIS BOURONCLE
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An Azerbaijan athlete during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
An Azerbaijan athlete during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
An overall view of the stadium during the opening ceremonies at the BC Place for the XXI Winter Olympic Games February 12, 2010 in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. AFP PHOTO/Dimitar DILKOFF
An overall view of the stadium during the opening ceremonies at the BC Place for the XXI Winter Olympic Games February 12, 2010 in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. AFP PHOTO/Dimitar DILKOFF © AFP | AFP
The Finnish delegation tours the stadium, with Finland's ice-hockey player Ville Peltonen as the flag bearer at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER<br />
The Finnish delegation tours the stadium, with Finland's ice-hockey player Ville Peltonen as the flag bearer at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER
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Australian athletes march in during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Australian athletes march in during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) © AP | AP
Athletes and members of the Australian delegation wave to the crowd during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC place in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. The Games' build-up culminates with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at BC Place in Vancouver, a ceremony held indoors for the first time in the competition's history. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS
Athletes and members of the Australian delegation wave to the crowd during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC place in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. The Games' build-up culminates with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron at BC Place in Vancouver, a ceremony held indoors for the first time in the competition's history. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS © AFP | AFP
epa02028261 Native emblems projected onto spectators during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
epa02028261 Native emblems projected onto spectators during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
Bermuda's Tucker Murphy carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Bermuda's Tucker Murphy carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Native Canadians perform near statues during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Native Canadians perform near statues during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
The Estonian delegation tours the stadium, with Estonia's biathlon athlete Roland Lessing as the flag bearer at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER<br />
The Estonian delegation tours the stadium, with Estonia's biathlon athlete Roland Lessing as the flag bearer at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER
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VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Native Canadian performers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Jasper Juinen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Native Canadian performers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Jasper Juinen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
Belgium athletes enter the arena during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Belgium athletes enter the arena during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
epa02028291 German flag bearer Andre Lange leads the German delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/VALDRIN XHEMAJ +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
epa02028291 German flag bearer Andre Lange leads the German delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/VALDRIN XHEMAJ +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: The German delegation walks into the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: The German delegation walks into the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
The German delegation tours the stadium, with Germany's bobsledder Andre Lange, as the flag bearer, at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER<br />
The German delegation tours the stadium, with Germany's bobsledder Andre Lange, as the flag bearer, at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER
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The German delegation tours the stadium, with Germany's bobsledder Andre Lange, as the flag bearer, at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER<br />
The German delegation tours the stadium, with Germany's bobsledder Andre Lange, as the flag bearer, at BC Place during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER
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North Korea's Song Chol Ri carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
North Korea's Song Chol Ri carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) © AP | AP
epa02028477 A performer arrives at the start of the scene called The Landscape of a Dream: Hymn to the North during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
epa02028477 A performer arrives at the start of the scene called The Landscape of a Dream: Hymn to the North during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
John Furlong, chief executive officer of the Vancouver Olympic Committee, speaks at the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Jim Young (CANADA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS)
John Furlong, chief executive officer of the Vancouver Olympic Committee, speaks at the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Jim Young (CANADA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS) © REUTERS | REUTERS
epa02028537 Canadian singer k.d. lang sings Leonard Cohen's ' Hallelujah' during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
epa02028537 Canadian singer k.d. lang sings Leonard Cohen's ' Hallelujah' during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Jasper Juinen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Jasper Juinen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Performers act out a scene during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Performers act out a scene during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, waves during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Jim Young (CANADA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS POLITICS)
Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, waves during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Jim Young (CANADA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS POLITICS) © REUTERS | REUTERS
Flag bearer Clara Hughes carries her country's flag during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics February 12, 2010. REUTERS/David Gray (CANADA)
Flag bearer Clara Hughes carries her country's flag during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics February 12, 2010. REUTERS/David Gray (CANADA) © REUTERS | REUTERS
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: A performer dressed as a snowboarder descends during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Sandra Behne/Bongarts/Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: A performer dressed as a snowboarder descends during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Sandra Behne/Bongarts/Getty Images) © Bongarts/Getty Images/Getty | Bongarts/Getty Images
Denmark's Sophie Fjellvang-Soelling carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Denmark's Sophie Fjellvang-Soelling carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
Belgium's Kevin van der Perren leads his delegation during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA)
Belgium's Kevin van der Perren leads his delegation during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA) © REUTERS | REUTERS
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Shelley Rudman of Great Britain and Northern Ireland carries her national flag into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Jasper Juinen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 12: Shelley Rudman of Great Britain and Northern Ireland carries her national flag into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Jasper Juinen/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == © AFP | AFP
epa02028308 Greek Athanassios Tsakiris waves the national flag leading the Greek delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
epa02028308 Greek Athanassios Tsakiris waves the national flag leading the Greek delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, at the BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
Czech Republic's Jaromir Jagr carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Czech Republic's Jaromir Jagr carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
France's Vincent Defrasne carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
France's Vincent Defrasne carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
A torch bearer salutes the crowd during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
A torch bearer salutes the crowd during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) © AP | AP
Fireworks light the sky over BC Place stadium during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (CANADA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS CITYSCAPE)
Fireworks light the sky over BC Place stadium during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (CANADA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS CITYSCAPE) © REUTERS | REUTERS
Rick Hansen carries an Olympic torch during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Rick Hansen carries an Olympic torch during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) © AP | AP
Fireworks light up the night sky during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Scott Audette (CANADA)
Fireworks light up the night sky during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Scott Audette (CANADA) © REUTERS | REUTERS
Steve Nash carries an Olympic torch during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Steve Nash carries an Olympic torch during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
Steve Nash helps to light the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Steve Nash helps to light the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) © AP | AP
Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond pose, with the Olympic flame seen in the background, during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Jim Young (CANADA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS POLITICS)
Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond pose, with the Olympic flame seen in the background, during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2010. REUTERS/Jim Young (CANADA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS POLITICS) © REUTERS | REUTERS