The Tribune relives the heady days of the 2002 Winters Olympics in pictures — with a daily gallery from the torch relay to the Opening Ceremony, from Team USA’s medal haul to the fireworks-filled finale.
Feb. 9 » Shannon Bahrke wins the first American medal — a silver in women’s moguls — while Italy’s Stefania Belmondo wins the first gold of the Games in women’s cross country skiing. Speedskater Jochem Uytdehaage of the Netherlands wins his first of two gold medals, while rival Derek Parra claims a shock silver in the men’s 5,000 meters.
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