Speaking with Katie Uhlaender Posted Aug 25 12:07p ET Twice an overall World Cup champion, Uhlaender looks toward her second Olympic appearance after losing her father to cancer.
Speaking with Noelle Pikus-Pace Posted Aug 25 8:16a ET Since missing the Torino Games due to a freak bobsled accident, Pikus-Pace has become the first U.S. woman to win a skeleton world title and a first-time mother.
Speaking with Jon Montgomery Posted Aug 25 12:17p ET Montgomery achieved a career highlight in 2009, winning the Whistler World Cup on the Olympic track. The auto auctioneer and salesman started skeleton while living across the street from Calgary Olympic Park.
Speaking with Erin Hamlin Posted Oct 21 2:07p ET American Erin Hamlin did the unthinkable in 2009 by snapping the German women's 99-race winning streak.
Speaking with Bree Schaaf Posted Nov 16 2:47p ET Schaaf finished fourth in her World Cup debut at the 2009-10 season opener in Park City, Utah. The USA Bobsled & Skeleton Federation voted the former skeleton competitor "Rookie of the Year" for 2009.
Speaking with John Daly Posted Nov 13 12:25p ET New York native John Daly made his World Cup debut during the 2009-10 season. The All-American decathlete came to the skeleton sport after running track and field at Plattsburgh State University.
Speaking with Kris Freeman Posted Jul 20 12:25p ET Kris Freeman has been the best American distance cross-country racer for the past decade. At 29, the New Hampshire skier is in good position to win the United States' first Olympic medal in cross country since Bill Koch in 1976.
Speaking with Resi Stiegler Posted Aug 31 6:32a ET Resi Stiegler endured an injury-marred period since competing at her
first Olympics in 2006. The Jackson Hole, Wyoming native reveals that
she is toning down her wild style as she strives for a full season of
skiing and better results at the 2010 Games. Toning it down on the slopes, at least.
