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Olympic snowboarders train in Gaylord

At Otsego Club's 22 foot halfpipe

Updated: Friday, 12 Feb 2010, 10:24 AM EST
Published : Monday, 08 Feb 2010, 7:35 PM EST

GAYLORD, Mich. (WOOD) -- Many of the world's top snowboarders have been honing their skills in Michigan for the past few weeks.

Athletes from 12 countries have been training in Gaylord on the 22 foot halfpipe at the Otsego Club.

24 Hour News 8 spoke with New Zealand Olympic coach Tom Willmott and snowboarder Kendall Brown. To hear from them, watch the video.

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