5 to Watch: Lindsey Vonn Goes for Gold in Primetime Tonight
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Lindsey Vonn gets another crack at winning her first Olympic medal since 2010, when she became the face of Team USA at the Vancouver Olympics. Elana Meyers Taylor goes after the gold medal that just eluded her four years ago. The United States hopes to win its first-ever medal in women’s cross country, and to inch closer to its first-ever medal in women’s curling.
These are the stories you need to follow in Pyeongchang over the next 24 hours:
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Vonn Is Favorite for Alpine Downhill
Lindsey Vonn will try again for her first medal in the Pyeongchang Games in the Alpine downhill race.
Vonn became a household name when she won gold in the downhill in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. But she missed the 2014 Olympics due to injury, and she opened the Pyeongchang games with a a disappointing run in the women’s super-G, when she skied wide on a late turn and tied for sixth place. Ester Ledecka, of the Czech Republic, shocked everyone, including herself, by taking the gold.
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At 33, Vonn is trying to become the oldest woman to win an Olympic Alpine medal. Italy’s Sofia Goggia, who finished first or second in all four of her downhill races in 2018, is a top competitor to watch.
American Mikaela Shiffrin pulled out of the downhill to prepare for Thursday’s Alpine combined. That’s where Vonn and Shiffrin, who already won gold in the giant slalom, could compete head-to-head.
How to Watch: Watch live during NBC’s primetime coverage on Tuesday, which begins at 8 p.m. ET, or watch on digital platforms at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday here
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World Hockey Powers Set to Collide
It's still more than 24 hours away, but it's not too early to get excited about the gold medal matchup between Team USA and Team Canada, the preeminent women’s hockey teams in the world.
This is a case of familiarity breeding contempt, because it’s common knowledge these familiar foes do not like each other.
These ice hockey powers have matched up in four of the last five gold medal games. The U.S. beat Canada in the 1998 finals, but since then Canada has won four consecutive Olympic gold medals.
Kacey Bellamy, who is from Westfield, Massachusetts, and attended the University of New Hampshire, is quite familiar with the Canadian rivalry, as this is her third Olympics.
"The goal was to come in here and put ourselves in position to win a gold medal," Bellamy said. "We’ve improved every game and we’ll just get prepared for Thursday."
Canada beat the U.S. 2-1 in an earlier game at these Winter Games, capped by a frenzy-filled final minute when Team USA peppered the Canadian goalie, to no avail.
Burlington, Massachusetts native Kali Flanagan played at Boston College, and this is her first Olympics.
"We’re really excited," Flanagan said. "We’re exactly where we want to be Thursday (versus Canada)."
NBC10 Boston reporter Audrey Asistio has the full story on the USA women’s hockey team.
How to Watch: You can watch the game Wednesday, 11:10 p.m. ET on NBCSN, or watch on digital platforms here.
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The Bourque Legacy Continues at the Olympics
Chris Bourque and his father Ray have both played hockey at the Olympics, but there is a distinct difference in their experiences.
Hall of Famer Ray Bourque was born in Quebec and played for the 1998 Canadian Olympic team. While Bourque was playing for the Boston Bruins, his son Chris was born in 1986, so Chris Bourque is an American citizen and now a member of the 2018 U.S. Olympic team.
Despite their different national allegiances, Ray Bourque is in Pyeongchang rooting on his son while wearing a sweatshirt with USA emblazoned on it.
"The only time you’ll see me wear it is when my kids are involved, and I’ll probably take some abuse about it," Bourque said jokingly about the sweatshirt. "But I’m all in. I want the USA to do really well and Chris to do great, so we’re cheering for them and we’re all Americans for a couple of weeks."
For NBC10 Boston reporter Brian Shactman’s full story on the Bourque family, click here.
How to Watch: U.S. men's hockey team now play again tonight at 10:10 ET against the Czech Republic in the quarterfinal on CNBC or on digital platforms here.
Meyers Taylor, Humphries Renew Rivalry on Bobsled Track
Elana Meyers Taylor has waited four years for redemption.
In Sochi in 2014, Meyers Taylor, bobsled driver for Team USA, was in first place after three of four runs. But she skidded on the final turn of that last run, and ended up 0.1 seconds behind Kaillie Humphries of Canada — who happens to be her training partner.
Humphries got gold. Meyers Taylor got silver. They’re back for another shot in Pyeongchang, and start that quest on Tuesday, with the first of two runs. The final two runs will be held on Wednesday.
Meyers Taylor, who has won two world titles since Sochi, will be paired with Lauren Gibbs. Humphries, who has won gold at each of the last two Olympics, will be paired with Phylicia George.
Americans Jamie Greubel Poser and Aja Evans could also compete for a medal. Greubel Poser won bronze in Sochi.
The Jamaican team has gotten the most attention at the Pyeongchang Games, in the spotlight for drama over their bobsled, rather than their performance. Their former driving coach left the team, and perhaps was to take the sled with her, dashing their Olympic hopes. But the Red Stripe beer company gave the sled to the team, saving its dream.
How to Watch: Watch live on digital platforms beginning on Wednesday at 6:40 a.m. ET here or on NBCSN at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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U.S. Looks to Diggins for First Women’s Cross-Country Medal
Jessie Diggins, a resident of Stratton, Vermont, has three fifth-place finishes and a sixth-place finish in these Olympics. In the team sprint, she’s hoping to crack the top three — and give America its first-ever women’s cross-country medal.
Diggins’ other high finishes have come in the 4x5-kilometer relay (fifth), the skiathlon (fifth), the 10-kilometer freestyle (fifth) and the classic sprint (sixth). But throughout her career, she’s shined in the team sprint, winning gold at the world championship in 2013 and bronze at the world championship in 2017.
In the team sprint, she’ll be paired with another Team USA cross-country athlete.
How to Watch: Watch live on NBCSN at 10:45 a.m. ET or on digital platforms beginning at 5 a.m. ET Wednesday here.
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Bode Miller is arguably the greatest U.S. skier in history and a six-time Olympic medalist who participated in five Winter Games (1998, 2002, 2006, 20010, 2014). Miller earned silvers medals in the Giant Slalom and Combined events at the 2002 Olympics and at his peak at the 2010 Olympics, he took gold in the Combined event, silver in the Super-G, and bronze in the Downhill. Miller added a bronze medal in the Super-G at the 2014 Olympic. He hails from Easton, New Hampshire.
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Dorothy Hamill is a figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1976 Winter Olympics. Hamill's win and popularity led to many American girls copying her wedge haircut. Hamill is a native of Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Dick Button was a figure skater and a two-time Olympic gold medalist (1948, 1952). At 18, Button was the youngest male figure skater to win a gold medal and still remains the youngest male figure skater to win an Olympic gold medal. Button is credited with being the first skater to land a double axel – 2 ½ revolutions – in Olympic competition. Button trained at the Skating Club of Boston.
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Mike Eruzione was the captain of the 1980 Olympic gold medal ice hockey team. Eruzione scored the winning goal against the Soviet Union in what is commonly referred to as "The Miracle on Ice." The Winthrop, Massachusetts native attended Boston University before winning gold in Lake Placid.
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Tenley Albright was the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. The Newton, Massachusetts native took gold in 1956, after winning silver in 1952. She became Dr. Albright following her skating career, graduating from Harvard Medical School and becoming a surgeon.
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Jim Craig was the goalie on the ice hockey team that won the 1980 Olympic gold medal. Craig is a native of Easton, Massachusetts, and attended Boston University.
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Seth Westcott made history, winning a 2006 Olympic gold medal in the first-ever snowboard cross event. He followed that up with a gold medal in the same event at the 2010 Olympics. Westcott lives in Carrabassett Valley, Maine.
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Ross Powers, of Londonderry, Vermont, won bronze in the snowboarding halfpipe at the 1998 Winter Olympics at the age of 18. Powers followed that up with a gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
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Bill Koch won silver at the 1976 Winter Olympics in cross-country skiing. The Rutland, Vermont native was quite prolific, competing in the 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1992 Winter Games.
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Nancy Kerrigan won two Olympic medals for figure skating, a bronze in 1992 and a silver in 1994. Kerrigan is a native of Stoneham, Massachusetts.
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Jack O'Callahan played defense on the 1980 Olympic gold medal ice hockey team. O'Callahan is from Charlestown, Massachusetts and graduated from Boston Latin High School and Boston University.
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Kirsten Clark was a alpine ski racer and a three-time Olympian (1998, 2002, 2006). Clark was born in Portland, Maine.
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Alex Carpenter was a ice hockey forward on the 2014 Olympic team where she won a silver medal. Carpenter's father, Bobby, was a 18-year NHL star and U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer. Her hometown is North Reading, Massachusetts.
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Julie Parisien grew up just outside Auburn, Maine. She competed in alpine skiing at the1992, 1994, and 1998 Winter Olympics. Her sister Anne-Lise Parisien and brother Rob skied at the 1994 Winter Games.
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While Rutland, Vermont native Suzy Chaffee competed in alpine skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics, she might be best known for her modeling career and fronting Chapstick TV commercials as "Suzy Chapstick."
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Hannah Kearney is a skier specializing in moguls and is a three-time Olympian (2006, 2010, 2014). Kearney won gold in 2010 and bronze in 2014. Her hometown is Norwich, Vermont.
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Billy Kidd was an alpine skier and is a two-time Olympian (1964, 1968). Kidd won a silver medal in the men's slalom at the 1968 Winter Games, becoming the first American to ever win a medal in alpine skiing. He is a native of Burlington, Vermont.
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Emily Cook is a freestyle skier who specializes in aerials. Cook competed in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 Winter Games. She was born in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Kitty Carruthers, pictured with her brother Peter, was a mixed pair figure skater and two-time Olympian (1980, 1984). The Carruthers won silver at the 1984 Winter Games. Both Carruthers were born in Boston and had been adopted as young children from the New England Home for Little Wanderers.
Peter Carruthers, pictured with his sister Kitty, was a mixed pair figure skater and two-time Olympian (1980, 1984). The Carruthers won silver at the 1984 Winter Games. Both Carruthers were born in Boston and had been adopted as young children from the New England Home for Little Wanderers.
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Alex Deibold competed in snowboardcross at the 2014 Olympics and won a bronze medal. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Hannah Teter won gold in the snowboarding halfpipe event at the 2006 Winter Olympics and silver in 2010. The Belmont, Vermont native also competed in the 2014 Winter Games.
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Leanne Smith was a downhill skier who competed in the 2010 and 2014 Olympics. Smith is a native of North Conway, New Hampshire and attended the University of New Hampshire.
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Marissa Castelli is a figure skater who won a bronze medal at the 2014 Olympics in pairs competition with her partner Simon Shnapir (pictured with Castelli). She was born in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Simon Shnapir was a figure skater who won a bronze medal in the mixed team competition (pictured with partner Marissa Castelli) at the 2014 Olympics. Shnapir attended Emerson College in Boston.
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Molly Schaus was a goalie on the ice hockey team that won silver medals at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics. Schaus played hockey at Boston College.
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Michelle Picard played defense on the ice hockey team that won a silver medal at the 2014 Olympics. Picard grew up in Taunton, Massachusetts and attended Harvard.
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Ty Walker is a snowboarder who competed in the 2014 Olympics. Walker resides in Stowe, Vermont.
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Tricia Dunn-Luoma was an ice hockey forward and three-time Olympian (1998, 2002, 2006) and three-time medalist. Dunn-Luoma won gold in 1998, silver in 2002, and bronze in 2006. She grew up in New Hampshire and played hockey for the University of New Hampshire.
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Ted Drury played center on the ice hockey team and is a two-time Olympian (1992, 1994). Drury was born in Boston and attended Harvard.
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Brian Leetch played defense on the ice hockey team and is a three-time Olympian (1988, 1998, 2002). Leetch won a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Games. Leetch attended Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut and Boston College.
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Ted Donato played left wing on the ice hockey team and competed in the 1992 Olympics. Donato was born in Boston and attended Harvard. He is currently the Harvard hockey head coach, where he coached his son Joe who is a member of the 2018 Olympic team.
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Sara DeCosta was an ice hockey goalie and two-time Olympian (1998, 2002). Decosta won a gold medal at the 1998 Olympics and silver in 2002. She was born in Warwick, Rhode Island and attended Providence College.
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Jeremy Roenick was an ice hockey center and two-time Olympian (1998, 2002). Roenick won a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Games. Roenick was born in Boston.
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John Carlson played defense on the ice hockey team at the 2014 Olympics. Carlson was born in Natick, Massachusetts.
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Tara Mounsey played defense on the ice hockey team and is a two-time Olympian (1998, 2002). Mounsey won gold in 1998 and silver in 2002. She is a Concord, New Hampshire native and played hockey at Brown University.
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Eric Weinrich played defense on the ice hockey team at the 1988 Olympics. Weinrich is from Gardiner, Maine and played at University of Maine.
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Jimmy Cochran was an alpine skier specializing in men's slalom and is a two-time Olympian (2006, 2010). Cochran is a native of Burlington, Vermont.
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Tyler Jewell was a snowboarder and is a two-time Olympian (2006, 2010). Jewell was born in Boston and attended Boston College.
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Chris Drury was an ice hockey center and is a three-time Olympian (2002, 2006, 2010). Drury won silver medals at the 2002 and 2010 Winter Games. He grew up in Trumbull, Connecticut and led Boston University to a 1995 NCAA Championship.
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Scotty Lago was a snowboarder who won a bronze medal at the 2010 Olympics in the halfpipe event. Lago is a native of Seabrook, New Hampshire.
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Ryan Whitney played defense on the ice hockey team that won a silver medal at the 2010 Olympics. Whitney was born in Boston.
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Chelsea Marshall was an alpine skier and member of the 2010 Olympic team. Marshall is a native of Randolph, Vermont.
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Jonathan Quick was a goalie on the 2014 Olympic ice hockey team. Quick was born in Milford, Connecticut and attended Avon Old Farms School.
Kris Freeman is cross-country skier and four-time Olympian (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014). Freeman resides in Andover, New Hampshire and attended University of Vermont.
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Megan Sweeney competed in the luge event in the 2010 Winter games. Sweeney is from Portland, Maine.
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John Leclair played wing on the ice hockey team and is a two-time Olympian (1998, 2002), LeClair won a silver medal in 2002. He is a native of St. Albans, Vermont.
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Tom Barrasso was a goalie on the ice hockey team at the 2002 Olympics, where he won a silver medal. Barrasso was born in Boston.
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Laurie Baker of Concord, Massachusetts, won a gold medal in 1998 and a silver medal in 2002 as a member of the U.S. women's hockey team.
