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Sarah Schleper voted #6 of The Top 25 Athletes to Watch at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
Sarah Schleper, U.S.: At 30, this American slalom ace is the oldest member of the women’s ski team, and is having a great season despite missing two years of racing to become a mother.… More | Posted: February 12, 2010
Gretchen Bleiler voted #1 of The Top 25 Athletes to Watch at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
Over the next few weeks, the Daily News back pages will likely be taken over by the stars of the Winter Games.… More | Posted: February 12, 2010
American women looking for an Olympic sweep in snowboarding at Vancouver Winter Games
If the results for the U.S. women snowboarders at this year’s Winter X Games are a prelude for the Vancouver Olympics, get ready to cue “The Star-Spangled Banner” early and often.… More | Posted: February 12, 2010
Colorado’s homegrown Olympic heroes
Team Colorado is a talented mixture of experience and youth that could bring home more than a half dozen medals from Vancouver.… More | Posted: February 12, 2010
Kicking ice: U.S. a favorite to supply thrills and chills during Winter Games
These are the wacky, Winter Games of Vancouver, where there is more rain than snow and where the U.S.… More | Posted: February 12, 2010
Busy Bleiler embraces multiple roles
A photographer who wants to capture the true essence of his subject doesn’t snap photos while she is posing for his camera.… More | Posted: February 12, 2010
Playbook The Wired World of Sports Playbook Q&A with Snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler
Part of what we’re hoping to bring you from these Olympics is a better understanding of the little things that every athlete does to prepare and compete – the tech and training behind the competition you’ll see on TV over the next 17 days.… More | Posted: February 12, 2010
American riders charm Olympic crowd
Shaun White entered the United States Olympic halfpipe team’s official press conference in Vancouver yesterday balancing a coffee cup and wearing black shades.… More | Posted: February 11, 2010
Forbes names Gretchen Bleiler to list of Top-Earning Athletes Of The 2010 Winter Olympics
No. 7 (tie): Gretchen Bleiler
2009 Earnings: $1 million
Country: Unites States
Sport: Snowboard
Sponsors: Coca-Cola, K2, Oakley, Nike, Aspen Snowmass, AT&T, Giro, Mission Skincare, 24 Hour Fitness
The 2006 Olympic silver medalist, who designed a signature apparel line with Oakley, had a perfect prelude to the Vancouver games when she won her fourth- straight Winter X Games gold in January.… More | Posted: February 10, 2010