It’s that time again: when you snuggle up with a blanket and some hot chocolate in front of the TV in order to watch other people do stuff in the cold. Also known as the Winter Olympics.
Obviously we all love and support Team USA, but did you know that forty-two of the athletes on Team USA are from New England? And of those forty-two, ten are from our beloved state of Massachusetts. Not bad, huh?
That means that Mass is tied for ninth-most athletes competing in Sochi out of all fifty states. Not to mention the fact that there are multiple Olympic coaches representing the state as well. The events range from ice hockey to skiing and even bobsled. Here’s a peek at who to look out for in the coming weeks:
Name: Meghan Duggan
Town: Danvers, MA
Age: 26
Sport: Women’s Ice Hockey
Name: Molly Schaus
Town: Natick, MA
Age: 25
Sport: Women’s Ice Hockey
Name: Alex Carpenter
Town: North Reading, MA
Age: 19
Sport: Women’s Ice Hockey
Name: Michelle Picard
Town: Taunton, MA
Age: 20
Sport: Women’s Ice Hockey
Name: Kacey Bellamy
Town: Westfield, MA
Age: 26
Sport: Women’s Ice Hockey
Name: John Carlson
Town: Natick, MA
Age: 24
Sport: Men’s Ice Hockey
Name: Simon Shnapir
Town: Sudbury, MA
Age: 26
Sport: Pairs Figure Skating
Name: Annalisa Drew
Town: Andover, MA
Age: 20
Sport: Freestyle Skiing (halfpipe)
Name: Emily Cook
Town: Belmont, MA
Age: 34
Sport: Freestyle Skiing (aerials)
Name: Steve Langton
Town: Melrose, MA
Age: 30
Sport: Bobsled
So Collegiettes™, put on some sweatpants, kick back and relax in the comfort of your cozy dorm. After all, you don’t actually have to be out in the cold to enjoy winter activities. Leave that to the pros. And don’t forget to root for those in Russia who also call this awesome state home!