Lindsey Van competes in the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games.Photo by Sarah Brunson/USSA KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia - Try as she might, Jessica Jerome couldn't convince her eyes and her mind that Tuesday night's inaugural Olympic women's ski jumping event was just another competition on the … [Read more...]
Who Wins Tomorrow? (USA vs. CAN Hockey)
The fact that the U.S. has looked the stronger team coming in means nothing in this rivalry. As I’ve noted many times, at this point the match-up is 95% psychological and the teams are looking for that 5% separation any place they can find it. Pierre got one thing right (if you managed … [Read more...]
Women’s Ski Jumping USA President, Parents of USA Ski Jumpers Reflect before Olympic Debut
Before the women ski jumpers make history in their event at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, leaders at Women's Ski Jumping USA and parents of the US team members reflected on the fight for inclusion: “I think our battle to get the women into ski jumping became much more than ski jumping. It … [Read more...]
The weight game
The Americans were blowing out the competition. Again. That’s what often happens in international women’s hockey. As much I love the U.S.-Canada rivalry, I also love the sport and part of me wonders if it wouldn’t be worthwhile to, say loan Angela Ruggiero to Switzerland or Germany … [Read more...]
Exhaustion on the slopes Sochi-style
The women's cross-country skiathlon finish line. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty ImagesWhen I saw this photograph at first on The Guardian website, I thought there had been a terrible tragedy. But no, it's just the aftermath of the Cross-country skiathlon.It took a while to work out what that … [Read more...]
A rundown of track & field stars competing in the bobsled in Sochi
Best & Worst Dressed At Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony
Olympic athletes walked down the world’s greatest runway last night, at the Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony. The Parade of Nations has competitors marching proudly on behalf of their countries, while facing off on the style front. From high-end fashion houses like Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani … [Read more...]
Ski Legend Picabo Street Partners with Stay on the Slopes Initiative
Inspired by her own setbacks, U.S. Olympic Ski Legend Picabo Street is teaming up with the Stay on the Slopes Initiative to help prevent and treat skiing and snowboarding injuries by providing funds for testing equipment, exercise machines and other technology. Picabo (who was allowed to choose her … [Read more...]
Blogging Sochi: An Olympics Roundup
While millions turn their eyes to the Russian resort town for today’s opening ceremony, the Sochi Olympics have been on the minds of many for months — especially those competing for a spot on a national team. We’re thrilled that so many participating athletes have chosen to share … [Read more...]
Two Former Track Stars Persevere and Find a Home on 2014 U.S. Women’s Olympic Bobsled Team
Guest post by Kate Voss The road to Olympic victory is not an easy or painless journey. However, for some athletes who found defeat in one Olympic sport, including former track stars Lolo Jones and Lauryn Williams, an alternative route for Olympic success has been discovered: the 2014 U.S. … [Read more...]