Video B-Roll available via CNW - Former speed skater and current Chinese
Senator Ye Qiaobo runs with the flame in BC, and connects with Canada's
Olympic Ambassador Nancy Greene Raine

VANCOUVER , Feb. 6 /CNW/ - Ye Qiabo, China's first ever medalist at the Olympic Winter Games, was in Osoyoos and Kamloops as she took part in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. After her relay run, Ye headed up to Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops to take in some runs with Canadian Olympic champion skier and senator Nancy Greene Rain.

Video and photo package includes footage of Ms. Ye 's summer trip to Canada's only true desert in Osoyoos, including footage of her golfing, visiting a First Nations owned and operated winery, and horse back riding. Winter footage includes her run with the flame, as well as her skiing and connecting with Nancy Greene Raine. Package also includes footage of the Olympic Flame as it passed through the Rocky Mountains, including a swim in a mountain hot springs pool.

    
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    DATE OF POSTING: Saturday February 6, 2010

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