I spent the bucks and went to a couple of events. Ski jumping and women's speed skating. I don't regret paying $1200 for the 8 tickets. I also went down to Olympic Square in downtown SLC and marvelled at the huge crowds.

>Possibly the exception that proves the rule but it was definitely a success in every way.
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>I will never think of that Olympics without remembering first Sarah Hughes's stunning, beautiful, joyous performance to win the gold medal in figure skating. She was in fourth place going into the final skate and delivered a performance for the ages. Her age being 16. Scott Hamilton on TV: "Sarah Hughes just brought the house down." It's on YouTube, of course. (What isn't?)