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The last time the Winter Olympics were held in Canada, in Calgary in 1988, the memorable stars included a self-funded short-sighted British ski jumper who finished in last place and a quartet of lovable Jamaican bobsledders who crashed their sled.

When the 2010 Winter Olympics open Friday, the U.S. rosters will include an estimated 200 athletes chasing 258 medals in 10 sports.

More than 5,500 athletes from 80-plus countries are expected to take part in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. The third Winter Olympics to be held in Canada begins Feb. 12 and runs 17 days through Feb. 28. A look at 10 things to watch in these Games:

The 27th annual Mission Ten Race, a benefit for community

Cal State University Monterey Bay is putting on a free youth

Early-bird registration for the 2010 baseball season of San Juan