It's official! We have Olympic Fever. And, to celebrate the Olympics we will continue to feature our favorite Olympians on The GameOn Podcast every week through the Olympics. We also will keep you updated on the progress of all of our GameOn Olympic guests right here on GoGameFace.com. With the Winter Games about a week away, the US Olympic Team is set and the athletes are getting ready to compete. Check out the list below for the most recent news on our favorite Olympians. You can also visit NBCOlympics.com and TeamUSA.org for photos, videos and the full schedule of Olympic events. Finally, don't forget to tune in to The GameOn Podcast every Tuesday and Thursday on GoGameFace.com and iTunes.
SHANNON BAHRKE, Freestyle Skiing
Shannon consistently placed in the top five in many events this season. She will be competing in her second Olympics and is looking to repeat her 2002 medal performance. Shannon's event is scheduled for February 13th and as a result is one of the first events scheduled at the Winter Games.
UPDATE: Shannon won a Bronze Medal in the Women's Moguls! CONGRATULATIONS!
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ALLISON BAVER, Short Track Speedskating
Allison will be competing in her third Olympic games in Vancouver where she'll be skating in the 1000M, 1500M and 3000M relay. The speedskating competition goes on for nearly the entire duration of the Olympics. For up to date results during the games you can visit the Results page on NBCOlympics.com.
You can also follow Allison on twitter as @SpeedSk8Chic
MICHELLE GORGONE, Snowboarding Slalom
Michelle is making her second Olympic appearance in Vancouver. Last season Michelle earned 2 top 3 finishes and ended the season in 8th place on the world cup overall standings. She opened the 2010 season with a victory in copper mountain and as a result, obviously has a lot of momentum heading into the Olympic competition. Michelle's event is scheduled for February 25th.
Be Sure to Check out GoGameFace.com on February 23rd for Michelle's interview.
ERIN HAMLIN, Luge
When Erin won the world championships last summer, not only did she end Germany's 99-race winning streak, but she solidified herself as a medal contender in the women's luge event next month at the Winter Games. Erin's trip to Vancouver will be her second Olympics (she finished in 12th place in Torino) and as she told us on the GameOn Podcast, she is much more consistent this time around and very much looking forward to competing. The women's luge event is scheduled for February 16th.
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STEVE HOLCOMB, BOBSLED
Steve will be competing in his second Olympic games. He is the reigning world champion in the 4-man bobsled and is considered a medal contender in both the 4-man and 2-man events. His events are scheduled for February 21st (2-man) and 27th (4-man).
Be sure to check GoGameFace.com on Feb. 18th for Steve's interview
JERET "SPEEDY" PETERSON, Aerialist
Speedy is a member of the US Freestyle team and will be competing in his 3rd Olympics in Vancouver. His signature jump, the Hurricane, makes him an instant metal contender. The mens aerials competition takes place on February 25th.
Be sure to check GoGameFace.com on February 16th, for Speedy's interview.
You can also follow Speedy on Twitter as @SpeedyPeterson
KATHERINE REUTTER, Short Track Speedskating
Twenty-one year old Katherine is a three time Short Track National Champion. She will be making her first trip to the Olympics this year and will compete in all four of the short track events in Vancouver (500M, 1000M, 1500M and 3000M Relay). Despite this being her first Olympics, expectations are high for Katherine as she is considered a metal contender in each of her events. The speedskating competition takes place throughout the entire duration of the games. For up to date results during the games you can visit the Results Page on NBCOlympics.com.
For more on Katherine check out KatherineReutter.com, NBCOlympics.com and TeamUSA.org
MICHELLE ROARK, Freestyle Skiing
Michelle will be competing in her second Olympics in Vancouver. She is skiing very well this season as she has consistently finished in the top ten and has earned some podiums as well. She is part of the very strong American freestyle team and is certainly a medal contender in her event. Freestyle Moguls is one of the first event of the Olympics as it is scheduled to take place (qualifying & medals) on February 13th.
UPDATE: Michelle finished 17th in the Women's Moguls after she fell on the landing of her risky, 720-degree spin on the top -- a bold trick that is sure to either win you a gold, or put you at the bottom. We applaud Michelle on her "Go Big or Go Home" attempt.
Note: Check back on Tuesday Feb. 9th for another interview with Michelle.
ANGELA RUGGIERO, Women's Ice Hockey
Angela was just named an alternate captain to the U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team. She will be competing in her fourth Olympics in Vancouver. One story line to watch will be the US Women's matchup against Canada. While on the Quest Tour, Team USA lost three games against Canada, the team that poses the biggest challenge to them at the Olympics. Team USA begins the Olympic tournament when they face off against China on Sunday, February 14th.
You can also follow Angela on twitter as @Angela_Ruggiero
JOHN SHUSTER, CURLING
John will be competing in his second Olympics in Vancouver and will be looking to match his 2006 medal performance (John won a Bronze Medal in Torino). The curling medal round is scheduled for February 27.
For more on John check out NBCOlympics.com and TeamUSA.org
HANNAH TETER, Snowboarding (Halfpipe)
Hannah is part of a very strong American Snowboarding team and is looking to repeat her 2006 gold medal performance in Vancouver. She recently showed what a true champion she is when she announced that she will be donating her ten thousand dollar winnings from a recent Grand Prix to help the earthquake victims in Haiti. You can also check out Hannah in the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
KATIE UHLAENDER (Skeleton)
Katie will be competing in her second Olympic games in Vancouver. She is a two time world champion and although she is not 100% healthy (she shattered her knee cap last year) she is confident that she can be competitive in Vancouver. The Skeleton is scheduled for February for February 19th.
Be sure to check out Katie's interview on The GameOn Podcast on Tuesday, Feb 16th.
For more on Katie (& why she told me to say "Go Nike") check out her Facebook page, NBCOlympics.com and TeamUSA.org
JOHNNY WEIR
Johnny will be competing in his second Olympic games this month. He is a three time national champion who dazzles people everywhere both on and off the ice. Not only is Johnny competing in Vancouver, but he is also the star of his very own Reality Show: Be Good Johnny Weir. The Men's Freeskate is scheduled for February 18th.
You can follow Johnny on twitter as @JohnnyGWeir
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