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Go through time for a look at the science and technology behind Olympic medal wins including special clothing, high-tech equipment and advancements in training methods, enabling athletes to go faster, stronger and higher.
RICHMOND SPORTS WALL OF FAME
Discover some of Richmond’s biggest names and achievements in sports, showcasing Richmond athletes, teams, coaches and builders dating back to the early 1900’s. 2
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Check out what’s currently on exhibit in the display cases right across from the theatre. 4
ROX THEATRE
Take a seat in the ROX Theatre and experience the journey of transformation each athlete undertakes in their pursuit of a dream.
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Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Digital Kiosk
Learn all about the Wall’s famous Richmond inductees including stats, video, stories and more. 34
TEnnis Through the ages
Witness how Tennis has transformed over time yet maintained its status as one of the most competitive and entertaining sports today. 35
History of Sport in Richmond
Explore displays, video and archived images dedicated to the history of sport in Richmond. 36
Devoted to the CANADIAN Olympic Dream
Explore artefact displays highlighting the Canadian Olympic Committee, the guiding force behind Team Canada. 37
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VOLUNTEER SCULPTURE
Did you (or someone you know) volunteer at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games? Look up the name on our interactive sculpture, holding a database of over 40,000 volunteers. Swipe their name and see what happens!
Paralympians Are Changing the World
See artefacts highlighting the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s role in the Paralympic movement, supporting those with disabilities in athletic competition.
Evolution of Winning
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The Journey Begins
Walk through our dream tunnel and flash back to the ancient Olympic Games that started it all. 6
Olympic Events that Shaped History
The video playing here presents profound and dramatic Olympic events that resonated around the world and became part of our history books. 15
Feature Exhibit
Continue down the path and see what is currently on display in our exhibit cases.
Balcony LookoutS
True Colours Globe
Touch Tables: Amazing Olympic Stories
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How High CAN YOU Jump?
Take an interactive challenge that measures your differential jump height. It’s not about how high you reach, rather how high you get off the ground. 11
How Far Can you Jump?
How much distance can you cover leaping from your spot? See how far you can jump compared to the world record. 12
Reflections of Athletes
See and hear Canadian Olympic speed skating athletes describe their experiences prior to, and after competing in their events.
Kayak Simulator
Race car Simulator
Drive a precision tuned Formula 1 race car and experience the fine balance between maximum speed and keeping your car in one piece. 23
Formula 1 Race Car
Come and take a picture with our full size Formula 1 race car.
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Vancouver 2010 Tunnel
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Moments in Series: Start to Finish
Experience the starts, middles and finishes of the most powerful Olympic races and events in history. 30
Keeping the Flame Alive
See actual Olympic Torches and medals through time - up, close, and personal. Take a moment to reflect on the unique designs for each of the Games, capturing the history and culture of its host nation. 31
Message of Encouragement – Graffiti Wall
Use your hands to leave a message of encouragement on an interactive touch screen. 32
Next Host Nation
Get pumped for the next Olympic Games with a video about how the next Host Nation is preparing for the upcoming Olympic Games.
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Ski-jump Simulator
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Bobsleigh Simulator
Feel the speed of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic bobsleigh course as you challenge actual Olympic run times for the gold. 18
Sit-Ski Simulator
Try to hold your edge on just one ski as you rocket down the National Paralympic Team’s training course in Nakiska, Alberta. 19
Reaction Timer Interactives
The quicker you can react, the better you’ll be as an athlete. Put your reaction time to the test in hand/eye and foot/eye reaction challenges.
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ROX SHOP AT RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL
Olympic Highlight Moments and Touch Screen Displays
A wide array of sport, health and wellness apparel and equipment!
Be An Olympic Sports Reporter
Be a ROX star on TV! Challenge yourself to broadcasting an Olympic sporting event! Enter the booth, choose an event to report on, record yourself, and watch the broadcast to see how you did. Feel the rush of Olympic Ski Jumping as you fly a distance of over two city blocks at launch speeds reaching 100 km/hr.
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Walk through the tunnel and experience the very sights and sounds of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with a tribute film to the Games and Richmond O Zone.
Relive 20 iconic moments in the history of Olympic and Paralympic Games on large AV screens. Look around you at the surrounding artefacts displays, exhibiting equipment and clothing used and worn during those events.
RUNNING LONG JUMP
Optimizing your power, momentum and flight mechanics are key to flying over the ground. Take a run and see how far you can jump compared to the world record. You won’t believe the distance covered!
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Explore the most interesting stories from every modern Games from the incredible, to the most courageous, to the bizarre. Search this digital archive by athlete, country or event. 9
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Hang onto your paddle as you plunge down the raging whitewaters of the Chilliwack River, dodging through gates at competition speeds.
Stand back from the screen and learn how your body moves beneath the skin as this magic mirror reveals your skeleton, muscles, nervous and circulatory system. Raise your left hand for a few seconds to select your gender. Raise your right hand for a few seconds to switch between the systems.
The Games bring the world together. Learn about every country that is eligible to send athletes to the Games. 8
Goal Scoring Challenge
Test your accuracy and ability to score in hockey or soccer on our high-tech sensor net.
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Use 3 interactive lookout panels to find the exact spots where notable 2010 Olympic events took place. Learn a few things about the making of the Oval and The ROX. 7
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Olympic Data Lounge
Data geeks and art lovers rejoice! Tune in directly to the Olympic Games Channel and access over 1000 videos of Olympic competition and check statistics and athlete profiles. On the Creation Channel, enjoy cultural elements in architecture, living arts, music and design. It’s all here in multiple languages complete with headphones for easy listening!
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Commemorative Torch Route
Trace the 45,000 KM journey of the Olympic Flame on the Torch Route across the country to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. C
COMMEMORATIVE torch route Public art
The public art piece on the Olympic Riverside Plaza is the culmination of the commemorative torch route.
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TENNIS THROUGH THE AGES
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History of Sport in Richmond
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Devoted to the CANADIAN Olympic Dream
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Paralympians Are Changing the World
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FEATURE EXHIBIT
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Be An Olympic Sports Reporter
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Balcony LookoutS
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Ski-jump Simulator
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Olympic Data Lounge
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TRUE COLOURS GLOBE
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Bobsleigh Simulator
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Vancouver 2010 TUNNEL
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Touch Tables: Amazing Olympic Stories
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Sit-Ski Simulator
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Moments in Series: Start to Finish
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Reaction Timer Interactives
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Olympic MedalS and Torches
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GOAL SCORING CHALLENGE
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Kayak Simulator
Message OF ENCOURAGEMENT – Graffiti Wall
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Race car Simulator
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