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英语文摘:IOC releases report on Kumaritashvili's death

Source:  Onion  2010-04-21   English BBS   Favorite  

However the report said that the Whistler track was much faster than it was designed to be by German firm Udo Gurgel -- IBG Design.

"The original calculations called for a top speed around 136 km/h while the actual top speed recorded was 153.98 km/h," said the report.

"Although it was determined by the FIL that this speed was within the ability of the luge athletes, it was determined that this was not a direction the FIL would like to see the sport head. "

The International Olympic Committee issued a statement on Monday which said that the FIL had produced "a thorough report that clearly indicates that the accident was the consequence of a complex series of interrelated factors which combined led to the tragedy."

"The safety of the athletes at the Olympic Games is paramount," added the IOC. "The IOC in cooperation with the International Sports Federations has initiated a full technical review of the safety and health aspects of all sports on the program of the Olympic Games (Summer and Winter) and together we will assess whether any specific measures need to be considered in the future. "

Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili had a serious crash and died in the training for the men's singles before the official start of the Vancouver Olympics in Whistler on Feb. 12.


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