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What substance nearly cost Canadian snowboader Ross Rebagliati his Nagano Olympics gold medal?
He was automatically disqualified when a urine test found traces of marijuana in his system. Rebagliati protested on the contention that the drug was introduced into his system from second hand smoke and the disqualification was overturned when the IOC stated that marijuana is not a 'performance enhancing drug'.
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Who was the first Canadian to win snowboarding in the Olympics?
Ross Rebagliati who won gold in men's giant slalom snowboarding at the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano.
Who was disqualified in the winter Olympics for marijuana after winning gold?
Ross Rebagliati - Snowboard (as an exhibition sport, I think)
How many medals has ross rebagliati won?
Ross Rebagliati won one gold medal at the 1998 winter Olympics. He was disqualified after testing showed he had traces of marijuana in his system, but was eventually given back the medal when marijuana did not show up on the list of banned substances.
Canadian athletes of the 2010 Olympics?
how many canadian athletes in winter olympics?
Witch was the first Olympic snowboarder to win gold?
Ross Rebagliati of Canada. The first ever snowboarding event at the Olympics was men's giant slalom at the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano. Rebagliati won gold by .02 seconds over Thomas Prugger of Italy. Ueli Kestenholz of Switzerland won bronze.
What are the rules for Canadian Olympics?
There aren't any special rules for "Canadian Olympics", it's the same rules as for any olympics. Check ou the link in the related question about olympic rules
How many Canadian athletes at Sochi?
There was 221 Canadian athletes competing at the Sochi Olympics.
What was first year Canada competed in the Olympics?
The 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris were the first Olympics at which a Canadian athlete participated.
Is Sidney Crosby the best shooter of the Canadian team of the Olympics?
No, Jonathan Toews was better in the Olympics.
Which Canadian city will be hosting the 2010 Olympics?
Vancouver
What Canadian city is hosting the Olympics in 2010?
Vancouver, British Columbia will host the Winter Olympics in 2010.
Is Donald Sutherland the voice of the Canadian winter Olympics commercials?
Yes it is Donald Sutherland, after all, he is Canadian!!!
