Paralympic summer games
The director of design for the 2010 Winter Olympics being held in Vancouver, Leo Obstbaum, has passed away suddenly in his home. He designed both of the mascots as well as the medals for next year's games. Obstbaum previously designed the wardrobe for the anniversary of the Barcelona Olympic and 
. He joined VANOC as director of design in June 2006. 
Director of design for the 2010 Winter Olympics dies suddenly at 40