Can our girls on Team USA sweep Vancouver? Questions will be answered tonight! A lot has changed in four years but one thing remains the same: Olympic glory is a drug. It’s addicting, and the girls will no doubt be fighting to the finish to take everyone else out. Check the stats of Team USA’s shred beauties.
Gretchen Bleiler
Coming hot off an X Games win, Gretchen has worked her whole career to get to the Olympics and isn’t looking back. In her second Olympic stint look for Gretchen to stomp her signature Crippler and look damn good doing it. Little known fact: Gretchen was dropped by a major sponsor some years ago because they thought her career was done. Little did they know Gretchen would later become the most recognizable female snowboarder in history. Age: 28 Hometown: Aspen, CO Sponsors: K2 Snowboards, Oakley, Giro Helmets, Coke, Aspen/Snowmass, AT&T, Nike, Mission Products, 24 Hour Fitness Web: www.gretchenbleiler.com
Kelly Clark
Kelly Clark wants redemption. After winning gold at just 18 in 2002 but placing fourth in 2006, Kelly’s looking to reclaim her spot at the top of the podium. Her consistency combined with her lethal amplitude in the pipe, make her a definite one to watch. Little known fact: Kelly’s the only girl on the US Team to have made every Olympics since snowboard halfpipe became an event in 2002, a testament to her skill. Age: 26 Hometown: Burlington, VT Sponsors: Burton Snowboards, Giro
Hannah Teter
Can Hannah Teter pull off back to back gold’s like Shaun White? She definitely has the potential and knows what the judges are looking for. This Vermont native coached by her famous halfpipe brothers has won every major halfpipe competition except the US Open. Now that’s something to brag about. Little known fact: Hannah has her own Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavor called the Maple Blondie. Look for it at your local grocery store. Hannah’s giving all of her winnings to earthquake victims in Haiti. Age: 23 Hometown: South Lake Tahoe, VT Sponsors: Burton Snowboard, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Gravis footwear, Anon Optics, Mountain Dew, Nikon watches Web: http://www.go211.com/u/hannahteter
Elena Hight
At just 20 Elena Hight is on top of her game focused on taking home a medal for the good ol’ U.S. of A. Her experience already as an Olympian, finishing eight in 2006, Elena is a seasoned professional. Her positive attitude combined with her qualifications to land in a medal position. Little known fact: Elena was the first female to land a 900 in competition…at just 13 years old! Age: 20 Hometown: South Lake Tahoe, CA Sponsors: Volcom, Nike 6.0, Oakley, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Monster Energy Drink, Toyota, Nixon watches Web: www.elenahight.com
