We joined Julia in Torino when she received her medal. It was tear jerking, especially for Jeff who coached her during her junior race career at Palisades Tahoe. Needless to say we celebrated late into the night, Italian style.

Our Olympics are over. It was an amazing time for the five of us. Being part of the alpine action stirred our love for skiing, for the mountains, for each other, and for all our wonderful friends across the world. We are already looking forward to Canada in 2010.

Thanks to everyone for reading our Torino Diary. Adio.      --By Banfields, Holbrook, and Rouses

Susan and Jeff
Dick and Ann
Johnnie

Editor's Note: Robert Frohlich, a veteran Olympic journalist, has coordinated these reports.