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Its coming down to race time. The opening ceremonies are tonight and the Day 1 course will be set tomorrow.

Everyone has been training really well and there is an air of excitement around the venue. With so many sub plots, and a massive crowd expected, it is going to be an exciting race. Results will be live on the internet. Please go to

http://animastiming.com/2008-olympic-slalom-results

Full results will also be posted at www.usnwc.org.

Some of the plots to watch for:
Men's K1
- Who will be the Games boat for Canada (Day 2, 3 + result from World Championships)
-Who will be the Games boat for USA
-Who will the 'next' nation with a Games boat (Day 2) (Chile/Brazil? Day 2)
-Who will be the Games boat for Ireland
-Who will be the three National Team boats for Canada and USA respectively (Day 1,2,3)

Women's K1
- Who will be the Games boat for USA
- Who will be the next country Games boat (Canada/Brazil? Day 2)
- Who will be the three National Team boats for Canada and USA respectively (Day 1,2,3)

Men's C1
-Who will be the Games boat for the Americas (Canada or USA in a deadlock, Day 2)
-Who will be the three National Team boats for Canada and USA respectively (Day 1,2,3)

Men's C2
-Who will be the Games boat for the Americas (Three American boats, two Canadian boats, Day 2)
-Who will be the three National Team boats for Canada and USA respectively (Day 1,2,3)

Alberta has athletes racing in every class with great 'Darkhorse' potential. Good luck to everyone!!!

The race will be shown on May 14th on NBC.