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U.S. ice dance team Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev compete in the free dance program on February 18, 2002. The U.S. pair placed eleventh.
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U.S. ice dance team Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev compete in the free dance program on February 18, 2002. The U.S. pair placed eleventh.
U.S. ice dance team Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev compete in the free dance program on February 18, 2002. The U.S. pair placed eleventh.
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Year & City | 2002 Salt Lake City Utah Olympics |
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