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The first medals of the 2002 Games were awarded Saturday. Italy's Stefania Belmondo
was the first Olympic champion crowned, picking up gold in cross country skiing. Shannon Bahrke won the first medal for the U.S., capturing the silver behind Norway's Kari Traa in moguls.
Feb. 9: Complete Results
Photo Gallery: Saturday's Action
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Record setters
Uytdehaage wins men's 5,000; Parra second for U.S.
Runaway
Transplanted German takes men's 30K gold for Spain.
Slovak shocker
Germans pull off big Group A upset by beating Slovakia 3-0.
Nice pair
Russian figure skaters lead Canadian duo.
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