Bode Miller, a downhill skier, finished just 0.01 seconds behind the 2nd place finisher, bringing back reminisces of Michael Phelps's historic race to become the most decorated Olympian of all time. Speaking of records, Apolo Anton Ohno has tied Bonnie Blair to become the most decorated American Winter Olympian. He has 6 medals, and with many races ahead of him, he will most likely break the record.
Anyway, other US medalists include Seth Wescott, who repeated as snowboard cross champ, Bryan Wilson, who was virtually unheard of before his unexpected success, and Johnny Spillane, who won our first medal in Nordic combined.
Also, Alexandre Bilodeau earned Canada's first gold medal at a home Olympics in mogul skiing. He has said that he skis for his older brother Frederic, who suffers from cerebral palsy. Bilodeau upset Dale Smith, the Australian skier who is possibly the best in the world in the mogul event.
Another reason to celebrate is the US Women's Hockey Team victory over China by a margin of 12-1. One of the goals was scored on a between-the-legs move that completely burned the Chinese defender and goalie. It was an amazing goal that I suggest you look up on Youtube.
GO USA!
P.S. Happy Belated Valentines Day!
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