Tag: Pyeongchang

Olympics: Boutiette still seeks gold at 47 in new mass start event

by Jim Slater Agence France-Presse PARK CITY, United States (AFP) – K.C. Boutiette could become the oldest Olympic speedskater since 1924 at age 47 and win a long-sought medal thanks to a new event, the mass start that debuts at Pyeongchang. But he might also settle for helping world mass start champion and US teammate Joey Mantia’s quest for gold if he gets that chance two months before his 48th birthday. The man who inspired a legion […]

Japan criticizes the Pyeongchang Olympics’ website for mentioning disputed islands

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday (January 20) objected to mention on the Pyeongchang Olympics website of islands disputed by his country and South Korea, saying it was “unacceptable” and went against the spirit of the international competition. He added that Japan had conveyed its views on the matter to the South Korean government and called on them to make an appropriate response. Ties between Japan and South Korea, host […]