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An exhausted John Furlong said Sunday he is happy the arduous road to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics is virtually over. Looking wan and tired, and occasionally downcast, Furlong told reporters at a closing press conference his energetic "blue jackets" — the volunteer backbone of two remarkable Games — may wish for another week of fun, but he certainly doesn't.
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Photos: Pride, passion, music and fireworks at Paralympic closing ceremony celebrations
The Games are over and the athletes and officials said goodbye with a celebration in Whistler.
Photos: Athletes and volunteers parade before Paralympic closing ceremonies
The Games are over and the athletes say goodbye with a celebration in Whistler.
Day 9 at the Paralympics
Canada's golden girl Lauren Woolstencroft won her fifth gold, Viviane Forest won her fifth medal and Team Canada's wheelchair curlers beat Korea 8-7 to win gold.
