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International federation, luge federation and olympic officials though are taking precautions. they have raised the wall in that section and are also changing the profile of the ice, which as i've read it, is that it will sort of slow down the ice around that curve in that area. there have been concerns by athletes that this is certainly a fastest track that they've been on. ever. >> yeah. okay. we'll see if those changes have any sort of effect there, but thank you very much. coming up, we are going to look at some of the key olympic events and some star u.s. athletes competing today for go...

Because this is such a high level venue, something so many people watch on a world-wide basis and it's very tempting. people think if you're going to blow up something, go hurt somebody, let's do it where the entire world is watching. that's exactly what they're trying to stop, whether vancouver or any place else you see olympic games. >> and organizers suggest those who have tickets should show up three hours early to get through all the security to the events. that kind of feels like you're going to an airport, maybe even worse? >> it does, doesn't it? i was thinking the same thing. i guess ...

Welcome back to "msnbc saturda saturday". it's time for olympic headlines. the competition will continue through february 28th, but the big news this morning, nbc has confirmed the men's downhill competition has been canceled because of a slushy course. flags flew at half-staff at the opening ceremony after an athlete was killed. the men's luge will be held later today. and lindsey vonn is getting more time to let her bruised right shin heal. the training run was canceled yesterday where she had her first chance to test her leg. when they're not competing, they're getting five-star treatment a...

The olympic games have started and we're giving you a live shot of the flame. the ceremony included a special remembrance for an athlete from the republic of georgia who died after luge training. chris, good morning to you. this whole tragedy raising questions about the course and its safety. >> even before this accident happened, there were some athletes who were concerned about the safety. quite a few crashes. this is why we regard it as the fastest track in the world. the international luge federation and olympic officials launched an investigation. they have come to the conclusion this is ...

That's what i like to do. >> way up. >> there she is. that's kind of my thing. ♪ >> reporter: what's it like to fly? >> it feels so good. the mind is quiet, everything just seems so amazing, you know, because you're up in the -- up in the air. >> taking a high flying sport to brand-new heights together and who knows, maybe sweeping the podium along the way. >> thank you, kevin, for that. the world will have a chance to see how well these ladies do when they compete on thursday. you won't want to miss a minute of the winter games. full coverage begins at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon on msnbc and ...