Biden Wins Silver Medal at Winter Olympics

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The Winter Olympics took place in the city of Turin. There was a ski race for people 90 years old and more.

Former USA President Joe Biden joined this special race. He won a silver medal in the 60-meter skiing event.

The race distance was short for these older skiers. Some skiers finished the course one day later.

Joe Biden finished the race in 258.9 seconds. A 94-year-old Norwegian skier won in only 22 seconds.

Biden said he first thought it was synchronized swimming. He called his silver medal a big success for America.

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Where did the Winter Olympics take place?

The Winter Olympics took place in the city of Turin.

Who won a silver medal in the skiing event?

Former USA President Joe Biden won a silver medal in the 60-meter skiing event.

What did Biden think the race was at first?

Biden said he first thought it was synchronized swimming.

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