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Home Depot to rejoice magic of Olympic spirit in 2006

23 Dec '05
3 min read

Athletes to ride on The Home Depot's float are returning gold and silver medalist Derek Parra (speed skating), returning bronze medalist Rusty Smith (speed skating), Allison Baver (speed skating), Rosey Fletcher (snowboarding), and Brock Kreitzburg and Ivan Radcliff (bobsled).

The Home Depot Float Entry Details
"Going for the Gold" ignites the magic and thrill of the Olympic Games by boasting large floral versions of two of the world's most recognized symbols, the Olympic flame and the Olympic rings. The athletes on the float create a sense of pride in Team USA and prove to children and adults alike that with determination and support, Olympic dreams do come true.

Founded in 1978, The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer and the second largest retailer in the United States, with fiscal 2004 sales of $73.1 billion. The company employs approximately 325,000 associates and has 1,940 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The company has announced plans for retail expansion into China.

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