Vanoc’s John Furlong ‘just exhausted’ as Vancouver Games come to an end
An exhausted John Furlong said Sunday he is happy the arduous road to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics is virtually over. Looking wan and tired, and occasionally downcast, Furlong told reporters at a closing press conference his energetic "blue jackets" — the volunteer backbone of two remarkable Games — may wish for another week of fun, but he certainly doesn't.
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