Competing in his second Olympic Winter Games, this Minnesota native established the Guinness World Record for the highest-ever luge speed in 2001. read more » Known on the team as "Papa Mark," Grimmette and his partner have combined for 61 international medals, including an Olympic Silver and Bronze. read more » A California native and the other half of the Grimmette-Martin duo who have combined for 61 international medals. read more » These athletes carry the hopes of a nation on their shoulders as they compete for Gold in Torino. JULIA MANCUSO Skier ERIK SCHLOPY Skier TED LIGETY Skier JOE PACK Freestyle Aerialist JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ Speedskater KC BOUTIETTE Speedskater