the risk of death and injury is always lingering around
during dangerous activities like luge, skiing, etc. etc.,
it didn't turn the day bad, it is very sad indeed, but
once they recognize the tragedy, deal with it, the games
go on, that is just the way it is, and always will be.
It might just make many realize how dangerous many of
these sports are, these people who take part in them,
love it, and love the 'danger', and 'speed', they take
the risks, and sometimes it doesn't work out.
As far as gretzky being the torch bearer, I was a little surprised, but
enjoyed him, and he seemed to enjoy himself as well, it was good.