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Luge Track Should Be Safer in 2014

Olympic planners hope to make the luge track safer for Sochi in 2014.

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Evolution of Bobsled

Bobsled has evolved over time. Take a look at this photo series.

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Natalie Coughlin

Natalie Coughlin is an accomplished swimmer that enjoys cooking.

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Inspirational Athlete: Oksana Baiul

Oksana Baiul’s entire family died by age 13, yet she still managed to win a gold medal, at age 16, at the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics

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Michael Phelps ~ Summer Olympian

Michael Phelps is one of the most accomplished Olympians ever.

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Jacques Rogge Looks for Age Cheaters at YOG

Jacques Rogge says that they will look for age cheaters, but they don’t always do a great job. China’s gymnasts have had long-standing problems with being underage.

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Inspirational Athlete: Alexi Salamone

Alexi Salamone was born in Russia with legs that were deformed due to the Chernobyl disaster. He went on this year to win sledge hockey gold.

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Johnny Weir: Controversial, On TV Tomorrow

Johnny Weir is a controversial figure skater who has received death threats.

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United States Wins Sledge Hockey Gold

The United States won a gold medal against Japan in Paralympic sledge hockey. Canada placed fourth, just off the medal stand.

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Inspirational Athlete: Andy Soule

Andy Soule was injured four years ago in a roadside bomb, but he didn’t let that stop him from accomplishing the amazing.

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