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  • Ovie's Olympic Photo Shoot
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    Ovie's Olympic Photo Shoot

    Check out hockey superstar Alex Ovechkin as he gives his Team Russia jersey a try during a Getty photo shoot.

  • The Nations' Capitals
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    The Nations' Capitals

    Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals' contingency at the Olympics.

  • Playing favorites: What's your sport of choice?
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    What's your sport of choice?

    There are 15 sports taking place during the Winter Games and all of them have characteristics that make them exciting for fans. But of them all, which is your favorite sport and what sport, if any, do you want to see added to the Olympic program?

  • Top 5 moments from Torino
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    Top 5 moments from Torino

    Relive the magic of Mancuso, Shani Davis' historic win and the big air that brought the Shaun White halfpipe gold in 2006.

  • Olympians by NHL team
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    Olympians by NHL team

    With eight members each, the San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings are tied for the NHL team with the most 2010 Olympians. Check out all the NHL team members who will compete for their home country in Vancouver.

Washington Athletes

  • Semyon Varlamov
    Semyon Varlamov

    Hockey

    Young Russian minds D.C.'s net

  • Mike Kohn
    Mike Kohn

    Bobsled

    Chantilly, Va., native is sergeant in Va. Army National Guard

  • Simon Cho
    Simon Cho

    Short Track

    Maryland native who is youngest memeber of U.S. short track team

  • Nicklas Backstrom
    Nicklas Backstrom

    Hockey

    Ovechkin's partner in crime who competes for Sweden

  • Elana Meyers
    Elana Meyers

    Bobsled

    Champion bobsledder and graduate of George Washington University

  • Alexander Ovechkin
    Alexander Ovechkin

    Hockey

    Will serve as ambassador for 2014 Games to be held in Russia

  • Alexander Semin
    Alexander Semin

    Hockey

    Semin's slick stick wows Caps fans

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