Updated Feb. 12, 2018 These local athletes will hit the slopes and the ice to compete for Olympic glory in PyeongChang this month. “There are so many reasons why the Olympics seem to excite people around the globe,” says Peg Corboy, trustee of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation. “All humans, young and old, can […]
The Olympics are overwhelming. So many events, so little time. But technology is your friend. Did you know you can get email updates telling you when your favorite sports will be televised? Oh yeah. Never miss another biathlon final again. Go to: www.nbcolympics.com/tv-listings They’ll ask you for your zip code and television provider (cable or […]
Chants of “USA! USA!” are fading into the background as we close the book on the 2010 Winter Olympics and gear up for spring, but North Shore admiration runs deep–with that, we congratulate our four Olympic athletes and wish them the best in their future endeavors: Shani Davis: This Evanston native added two more […]
The Winter Olympic Games are two days away, and many on the North Shore will be watching—for our own. Three speed skaters and one bobsledder are from our towns. Before we watch them speed ahead toward Olympic Gold, here’s a little info on these tremendously accomplished athletes. Shani Davis, Chicago (Evanston Speedskating Club) Speedskating […]
“When one of my teammates win, we all win,” says Matt Grevers, 3-time Olympic medalist. In a world where celebrity is often about self-indulgence, Grevers brings pride and dedication to his life and his commitment to swimming. In fact, this Lake Forest native has donated a swim clinic for 10 children to the first annual […]
You’re in St. Moritz, Switzerland, barreling headfirst down the fastest bobsledding track in the world at speeds upwards of 90 mph, moving so fast you can feel the wind encasing you. It’s strange to hear someone describe this experience with words like “calm” and “peaceful.” But this is exactly how Winnetka resident and Olympic bobsledder […]
