SAPPORO, Japan - Lindsey Van finished 5th in an impressive comeback in the second round of Sunday's World Cup event to lead the U.S. women, who posted three in the top 15. Jessica Jerome continued her streak of top-10 performances with a 7th place and Alissa Johnson snagged her second 14th in … [Read more...]
Ski Jumping: Jessica Jerome wins, makes history on way to Sochi
PARK CITY, Utah - Jessica Jerome sat on the start bar in the second round of ski jumping on Sunday and basically told herself not to screw up. More than 5,000 fans were watching the 2014 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Ski Jumping at Utah Olympic Park and countless more on live television on NBC. … [Read more...]
Sochi, Here We Come
Comparing the top two teams in women’s hockey seems almost useless if sweeping pronouncements and firm predictions are the goals. The attempt to find an edge, however slight, has dominated the rivalry and it results in small swings of momentum but no true separation. Women’s … [Read more...]
Sochi 2014: Bobsled, Luge & Skeleton
(Ed. Note: As we prep for the Olympic Games in Sochi, look for Pretty Tough Primers on all the winter events and competitions). Imagine laying on a sled the size of a bath mat wearing head to toe spandex. You grip the metal handles on either side and succumb to the forces of physics as you fly down … [Read more...]
Lindsey Vonn Teams Up With Cynthia Rowley To Design Helmet For Sochi Olympics
Lindsey Vonn has collaborated with her friend and fashion designer, Cynthia Rowley, to develop a custom helmet design for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. Vonn has long expressed an interest in the fashion world and earlier this year, she attended the CFDA Awards together with Rowley. … [Read more...]
Burton Unveils U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team Uniforms For Sochi
Burton first dressed the U.S. Snowboarding Team at the 2006 Olympic Games in Torino. Inspired by a classic American team sport, the white pinstripe designs were reminiscent of retro baseball uniforms, in particular, those worn by the New York Yankees. At the 2010 Olympic Games in … [Read more...]
NY Times Magazine features USA Women’s Ski Jumping Team on the cover
PARK CITY, Utah - The Visa Women's Ski Jumping Team is the cover story of the Nov. 24 edition of New York Times Magazine. New York Times Magazine, Nov. 24, 2013 The story, titled "Who Said Girls Can't Jump?", takes an in-depth and raw look at the decade-long struggle to get … [Read more...]
Girls in the Red Bulletin
I have often mentioned on this blog how disappointed I am with 'Red Bulletin''s coverage of female athletes so am eating humble pie today. Fabulous cover on this month's mag with British snowboarder Aimee Fuller hanging in all her glory. Some great quotes - 'Girl's boarding is going … [Read more...]
Women’s Ski Jumping USA names Olympic Team
Historic season for team with sights set on Sochi 2014 Olympics PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 29) - Women’s Ski Jumping USA has named the athletes to represent the Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team this year on the World Cup and Continental Cup circuits. This season also marks the first time women … [Read more...]
2014 USA Women’s Ski Jumping Team Named
PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 29) – Women’s Ski Jumping USA has named the athletes to represent the Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team this year on the World Cup and Continental Cup circuits. This season also marks the first time women will be competing in ski jumping in the Olympic Winter … [Read more...]