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 * Questions from The News Times

WHO** is Seth Westcott? Seth is an olympic mens snowboarder from Maine.


 * WHO** did he beat to win the gold medal in the Men’s Snowboard Cross Final? Mike Robertson of Canada and Tony Ramoin of France. Also, h is good friend and fellow American Nate Holland, who came in fourth.


 * WHAT** did he do before the event that showed his confidence that he would win? He brought his grandfather's American military service flag to wear when he won. Seth gave the flag to the person at the end of the course because he knew he was going to need it when he won.


 * WHERE** was this event raced? Cypress Mountain.


 * WHEN** did he previously win a gold medal? Four years ago in Turin.


 * WHY** did some wonder if he could successfully defend his gold this year? Because snowboard cross is unpredictable and Seth had a hard year.


 * WHY** do you think he triumphed? Because he worked hard and believed in himself.