Pre-Olympic twitter wrap

The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver are finally (almost) here! This is your opportunity to get to know some new athletes (if you weren't already an avid snow-sports follower). I know that over the last couple weeks, I have learned a lot about these great athletes just through our own WTS coverage, and exploring their tweets has been amusing! Here is a sampling:


@lindseyvonn: Contrary to what I was told it turns out that I am allowed to continue to tweet and facebook during the Olympics!! Yay!! I have to follow very specific rules though:( Did you guys really think you were going to get rid of me that easily?! I'm back baby!

@speedsk8chic (Allison Baver): Triple B, today you leave for Vancouver to show the world what I already know - you have more heart, grit, determination and discipline than anyone I know while also loving zebra stripes, bangles and mascara... The Guy Behind THE GIRL

@speedsk8chic (Allison Baver): Checking-in at the airport! On my way to Vancouver to bring it home baby!

@speedsk8chic (Allison Baver): Good thing I took a shower before running through the airport...speeding ticket plus 475 for my three heavy bags plus forgot to leave the parking ticket

@katreutter (Katherine Reutter): At the airport. On my way to the olympics!

@skiraceanna (Anna Turney): I like doing radio. Don't like packing quite as much but very excited as I leave tomorrow!

@speedsk8chic (Allison Baver): K here's my HOT new kicks for the Olympics...and the pink in my shorts match! Nike knows wassup. This color is... http://bit.ly/bGQXU5

@speedsk8chic (Allison Baver): Oh wowe! I just totally was on the phone and went into the men's restroom...I was like why does it smell so bad in here. Then I saw this old guy! Ahhh!

@katreutter (Katherine Reutter): I just finished my last practice before the olympics. I'm ready, i'm confident, i'm excited:)

@GretchenBleiler: Paris Hilton was seen rocking my GB Collection at Sundance! http://tinyurl.com/ylc2bn3

@eamslider24 (Elana Meyers): Super tired and I just want to chill but there's a workout to be done! Getting to the games is not enough- goin' for a medal now

@speed_skater (Alexandra Ianculescu): Good Moooorrrnning Vieeetnaaam. I mean Vancouver. That was a good movie though!

@hlynnrichardson (Heather Richardson): moving to the village today then ice =]]]

@eamslider24 (Elana Meyers): Our complimentary tickets for the Olympics!!! We only get two for each day but I'm still happy! http://twitpic.com/11a3aj

@eamslider24 (Elana Meyers): Obama won't be in Vancouver so I guess I'll have to win a medal to go see my fellow Halfrican American! Holla for Team Pac! Woo hoo

@2010Tweets: Dare you to watch this one and not get just a little teary-eyed ... http://tinyurl.com/y957lo6 #olympics #VANOC

@eamslider24 (Elana Meyers): Just finished sliding and I still have a running workout! Called my coach hoping I could get out of it but nope. Lol evil man!... The fact that my rest intervals are long enough to tweet is nice...but the nauseousness that I'm feeling from this running is not. Evil man

@TanithJLB (Tanith Belbin): With all the technology we have today,I don't understand why I still can't have a hoverboard...I've been asking since I was 6! c'mon

@TanithJLB (Tanith Belbin): On our way to Brooklyn for final fitting of new OD costumes.(Faux) fur & gold & ribbons, oh my!Anyone else scared? haha

@katreutter (Katherine Reutter): NBC just left my house. Be sure to catch me on t.v in the half hour slot before opening ceremonies in My First Time: my first olympics

@TanithJLB (Tanith Belbin): RT @Evan_Bates "I know Olympians go to the White House, but do we get to meet the cast of Jersey Shore?"Depends; do they have a hot tub?

Don't forget to check WTS regularly throughout the Olympics for all kinds of coverage.

Also, in case you missed it, Our National Girls & Women in Sports Day page, including Slideshow of Females in Sport! http://bit.ly/alMnfm

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