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Events:
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Weightlifting-RUSS
IABarrel Jumping-GERMANY
Cliff Diving-MEXICO
Slalom Skiing-FRANCE
Log rolling-CANADA
Bull riding-UNITED STATES(#1)
Caber toss-SCOTLAND
Sumo wrestling-JAPAN


Weightlifting:
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The Snatch Method-
[] To bend down and grasp the bar, pull the joystick BACK.
[] To begin lifting the bar, push the joystick FORWARD.
[] During the lift, pull the joystick BACK to drop underneath the bar 
   and "snatch" it over your head.
[] To stand up from the squatting position, push the joystick FORWARD.
[] When two or more judges' lights in front of the platform turn WHITE,
   pull the joystick BACK to lower the weights back down to the floor.

The Clean Jerk-
[] To grasp the bar, pull the joystick BACK.
[] To begin lifting the bar, push the joystick FORWARD.
[] During the lift, pull the joystick BACK to "clean" the bar and drop
   into a squat with the bar resting on your chest.
[] To stand up from the squatting position, push the joystick FORWARD.
[] To "jerk" the bar above your head, pull the joystick BACK again.
[] To straighten your legs and complete the lift, push the joystick FORWARD
   one more time.
[] When two or more judges' lights in front of the platform turn WHITE, pull
   the joystick BACK to lower the weights to the floor.

Scoring: The winner is the lifter who successfully lifts the greatest weight.
At least two of the judges must give white success lights for a lift to be
considered successful.  The judges vote on the accurracy of your timing. Two
"hesitant" white votes mean your timing was poor.  Three quick white votes
mean your timing was perfect.
Timing: As the weight increases, timing becomes more critical.  The right
moment to clean the bar to your chest is easy to judge at lower weights, but
extremely difficult as the Clean and Jerk approaches 200kg.  After you clean
the bar, wait the right amount of time to gather your strength for the final
lift.  Too short and the lifter isn't ready, too long and his strength gives
out.  The key to learning the timing is practice.

Strategy:  The key to strategy in weightlifting is knowing when to increase
the weight-and how much to increase it.  Know your limits and those of your
opponents out of the competiion-but make sure you can lift the weight before
you take the gamble!


Barrel Jumping:
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[] To choose the number of barrels to jump, move and hold the joystick LEFT
   or RIGHT. Press the FIREBUTTON to continue.
[] Your skater appears on the ice ready to start. Press the FIRE BUTTON to
   begin skating.
[] To move the skaters legs, move the joystick LEFT and RIGHT alternating
   in rythm with the movement of his legs.
[] To skate faster, maintain your joystick movements in rythm with his legs.
[] To jump, press the FIRE BUTTON. The green flag indicates a good take-off
   point for most jumps.
[] To prepare for landing, pull the joystick BACK.
[] Each player is allowed three attempts.

Scoring: The winner is the skater who clears the greatest number of barrels
in one of their attempts with a successful landing.

Strategy: Build up as much speed as possible before jumping.  The lenght of
the jump depends on the speed at take-off. The timing of the jump is also
important. if you jump too soo, you may not clear the last barrel-but if you
jump to late, you may crash into the first barrel.


Cliff Diving:
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[] To select the height of your dive, push the joystick FORWARD or pull BACK
   Press the FIRE BUTTON to prepare for the dive.
[] Your diver will appear on the ledge you selected. Press the FIRE BUTTON to
   start the dive.
[] To arch your back during the dive, push the joystick FORWARD.
[] Before you enter the water, pull the joystick BACKto straighten out and
   complete the swan dive.
[] To avoid hitting the bottom surface under the water, move the joystick
   LEFT immediately after entering the water.
[] Each player is allowed three attempts.

Scoring: Each diver is scored on the style and height of his dive. Smoothly
executed swan dives score the highest style points. The highest scores are
obtained with perfect swan dives from the highest ledge on "La Quebrada,"
while barely missing the rocks at the foot of the cliff.
Wind: The wind velocity for each dive is indicated by the length of the arrow
at the top of the screen. The stronger the wind, the longer you must keep your 
divers back arched to avoid the rocks.

Strategy: The Depth of the water varies as waves go in and out. Try to time
your dive in order to enter the water at its maximun depth. To acheive a better
score, try to barley miss hitting the rocks near the foot of the cliffby
arching your back as long as neccessary during the dive. Also remember, that
holding the joystick LEFT,RIGHT,FORWARD,or BACK at the time of your leap
adds extra velocity in that direction.


Slalom Skiing:
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[] to start skiing down the course, press the FIRE BUTTON.
[] Control your skier's turns by moving the joystick LEFT or RIGHT to turn in
   that direction.
[] Press and hold the FIRE BUTTON as you move the joystick to increase your
   speed and turing sensitivity.
[] Complete the course by passing through each gate. A gate is two flags of
   the same color-you must pass between each pair of flags.
[] The gates alternate colors, so you must ski between blue flags, then red
   flags. Missing a gate adds a five second penalty.

Scoring: The winner is the skier who successfully completes the course with the 
fastest time. You will be disqualified if you fall. If you collide with a gate
head on, you'll "wipe-out."

Strategy: Sharp turns slow you down. Try to use moderate turns as often as
you can, timing each turn to position yourself for the next gate. As you pass
through one gate, you should be setting up your approach for the next gate
down the hill.


Log Rolling:
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[] You may compete against another person or the computer.
[] When "Press your Fire Button" appears on either half of the screen, the
   player whose name appears on that half must press the joystick FIRE BUTTON
   The next playerr does the same. This begins the event.
[] To move the lumberjack's legs, move the joystick LEFT and RIGHT. Stay in
   rythm with the log or you may lose your balance.
[] To slow the rolling of the log from forward or backward, and change its
    direction, press the FIRE BUTTON while running.
[] Each player gets three attemps.

Scoring: The winner is the last lumberjack to remain on the log. A scoring
bonus is awarded to the winner based on the balance of the two contestants.
A balance meter is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You score points
whenever your balance is better than your opponent's. Scoring also depends
on the length of the event; if you take too long to finish off your opponent,
you'll receive a lower score.

Balance: Establish a rythm with your lumberjack's legs; if you don't build
speed at the correct rate he may lose his balance. The computer keeps balance
meter for both players. When a lumberjack is off-balance, his arms extend
to help him recover.

Strategy: Make your opponent lose his balance by stopping the log, then
changing the direction of the log's rotation quickly back and forth. Finish
off your opponent by rolling the log rapidly in the direction that will cause
him to fall off.


Bull Riding:
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[] To choose which bull you want to ride, move the joystick FORWARD or BACK.
   The bulls are named(from easiest to hardest) Ferdinand,Elmer,Bob,Tornado
   and earthquake.
[] Press teh FIRE BUTTON to start the even.
[] To respond to the bull's movements, move the joystick as follows:
      BUCK: If the bull is bucking, move the joystick LEFT or RIGHT, in the
      direction that the bull is moving.
      SPIN: Pull the joystick BACK to stay on the bull when it is spinning.
      HALT: Move the joystick LEFT or RIGHT in the opposite direction that the
      bull is moving.

Scoring: Scoring is based on the style and lenght of the ride. The lenght of a
ride is eight seconds. Riding harder bulls is worth more points. For the
highest scores, ride Earthquake..if you dare.

Strategy: Try to anticipate the bull's moves correctly. Quick response to each
move is the key to finsihing a ride. The practice mode allows another player
to control the bull's actions. Use this to develope a fast response to all of
the moves a bull can make.

Controlling the bull with the joystick in practice mode:
       FORWARD: 360 Degree spin.
       FORWARD WITH FIRE BUTTON PRESSED: 540 degree spin.
       CENTER JOYSTICK: The bull bucks and runs.
       BACK: The bull halts suddenly.Guaranteed to throw the toughest hombre.


Caber Toss:
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[] To run with the caber, move the joystick LEFT and RIGHT in rythm with the
   athlete's feet. To gain speed, increase the temp of the rythm smoothly.
[] To plant your feet and throw the caber, press and hold the FIRE BUTTON.
[] As the caber pivots in your hand, release the FIRE BUTTON to complete the
   throw. If you release too soon ot too late, the caber may not flip correct.

Scoring: The caber must flip over completely for a legal toss.  The toss that
travels the farthest distance wins the event.

Strategy: The secret to longest throws is building up your speed before the
toss, while conserving as much energy as possible. The player who learns how
to reach top speed the fastest will usually win the event. Be careful not to
run any farther than necessary to build up your speed-long runs with the heavy
caber will sap your strength.


Sumo Wrestling:
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[] Press the FIRE BUTTON to begin the event and go into the crouch.
[] Control your wrestler by repeatedly moving the joystick as indicated for
   the following wrestling moves:
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                                    FOREARM
                                      /|\
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             BACKWARD PUSH<-------------------------> FORWARD PUSH
                                      /|\
                                    /  |  \
                                  /   \|/   \
                    BACKWARD SLAP    SLAP   FORWARD SLAP
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[] Press and hold the FIRE BUTTON to attempt to grasp your opponents belt.
   Then perform one of the following moves by repeatedly moving the joystick
   in the direction indicated, while still holding the button down.
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                                    UTCHARI
                                      /|\
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            BACKWARD PULL <-------------------------> FORWARD GRAB
                                      /|\
                                    /  |  \
                                   /   |   \
                        TRIP LEFT    SNATCH    TRIP RIGHT
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[] The computer maintains stamina and balance factors for each wrestler.
[] Release the FIRE BUTTON to let go of your opponent's belt.
[] The first wrestler to leave the ring or touch the ground with any part of
   his body but the feet loses the match.

Scoring: Scoring is based on reaction time-both yours and that of your
opponent. The player who can execute moves the quickest will get the highest
scores. If you throw your opponent to the ground or push him out of the ring,
you'll receive enough points to win the match. The shorter the match, the higher
the points.

Strategy: Timing is important to success in the sumo ring. When you perform a
move with the FIRE BUTTON pressed, be sure to release the button at the proper
time to complete the move successfully. You can learn the timing through
practice. Also keep in mind that the Utchari is a good strategic move. Try
using it when you're about to be pushed out of the ring.


Medals:
[] Gold Medal    =5 points
[] Silver Medal  =3 points
[] Bronze Medal  =1 point
