Wisconsin Athletes in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games
We'll definitely be cheering the good ol' USA during the Winter Olympics, but there'll be a special place in our hearts for Wisconsin athletes and those with ties to our state who are going for gold. Here's who we're keeping a close eye on over the next few weeks.
Nina Roth, an athlete on the U.S. women's curling team from McFarland, Wisconsin. She will be serving as the captain of the team.
Photo by: Ron Jenkins Mitch Whitmore, an athlete on the U.S. speedskating team from Waukesha, Wisconsin. He is competing in the 500 meter and 1000 meter. Photo by: Stacy Revere Tony Granato, a coach for Team USA's men's hockey team. He is also a former Wisconsin Badger. Photo by: Abbie Parr Sarah Nurse, an athlete on the Canadian women's hockey team and a former Wisconsin Badger.Photo by: Hannah Foslien Rene Bourque, an athlete for the Canadian men's hockey team, and a former Wisconsin Badger.
Photo by: Derek Leung Shani Davis, an athlete for the men's speedskating team. He trained at the Petit Ice Center and will compete in the 1000 meter and 1500 meter.Photo by: Stacy Revere Meaghan Mikkelson, an athlete on the Candian women's hockey team, and a former Wisconsin Badger.Photo by: Hannah Foslien Meghan Duggan, an athlete for the U.S. women's hockey team. She will be serving as captain of the team and is a former Wisconsin Badger. Photo by: Hannah Foslien Matt Hamilton, an athlete on U.S. men's curling team from McFarland Wisconsin.Photo by: Ezra Shaw Matt Antoine, an athlete competing in the U.S. men's skeleton. He is from Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.Photo by: Matthias Hangst Martin Erat, an athlete for the Czech Republic men's hockey team and a former Milwaukee Admiral.Photo by: Christian Petersen Jonathon Blum, an athlete for the U.S. men's hockey team and a former Milwaukee Admiral.Photo by: Doug Pensinger John Schuster, an athlete for the U.S. men's curling team who lives in Superior, Wisconsin. Photo by: Streeter Lecka Jim Johannson, the General Manager for Team USA and a former Wisconsin Badger. Photo by: Bruce Bennett Hillary Knight, an athlete for the U.S. women's hockey team and a former Wisconsin Badger. Photo by: Mike Ehrmann Emily Clark, an athlete on the Canadian women's hockey team and a current Wisconsin Badger. Photo by: Hannah Foslien Emery Lehman, an athlete for the U.S. speedskating team. He attends Marquette University, trained at the Petit Ice Center and will compete in the team pursuit.
Photo by: Stacy Revere Cody Goloubef, an athlete on the Canadian men's hockey team and a former Wisconsin Badger.Photo by: Matt Kincaid Denise Myers, the coach of figure skater Bradie Tennell from Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.Photo by: Matthew Stockman Chris Chelios, an assitant coach for the Men's Hockey team, a former member of team USA, and a former Wisconsin Badger.Photo by: Gregory Shamus Brianna Decker, an athlete on the U.S. women's hockey team and a former Wisconsin Badger. Photo by: Hannah Foslien Brian Hanses, an athlete on the U.S. speedskating team. He is a Marquette Univeristy alum who trained at the Petit Ice Center and will race in the 1500 meter and the mass start. Photo by: Atsushi Tomura Bobby Butler, an athlete on the U.S. men's hockey team and current Milwaukee Admiral.Photo by: Jim McIsaac Blayre Turnbull, an athlete on the Canadian women's hockey team and former Wisconsin Badger.Photo by: Hannah Foslien Amanda Kessel, an athlete on the U.S. women's hockey team from Madison, Wisconsin Photo by: Paul Gilham Alex Rigsby, an athlete on the U.S. women's hockey team, a native of Delafield, Wisconsin and a former Wisconsin BadgerPhoto by: Ezra Shaw