Tuesday, February 7, 2006

THERE GOES MY SLEEPER BET FOR THE GAMES: Sadly, I have recently learned that His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco has retired from Olympic competition, and the chairman of the Fédération Monegasque de Bobsleigh & de Skeleton will not be leading Monte Carlo's sledders for a record sixth time after placing 28th out of 29 teams in the 2002 Games.

Back in 1998 at the age of 39, he explained his shift from the two- to the four-man bob, saying, "It is best at my age to have more people push you." During the 1998 Games, he also placed 28th, besting traditional bobsleighing powers Puerto Rico, Greece, Ireland and the U.S. Virgin Islands down the icy chute.

You can meet the 2006 Monegasque Olympians -- four bobsleighers and two Alpine skiers -- via this link.

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