The United States is currently second in the medal standings with 8 medals. Germany is leading by 1, with 9 medals. USA has earned bronze medals in men's downhill, men's moguls, women's moguls, and the men's 1500m short track speed skating event. American speed skater, Apollo Ohno was able to win a silver medal in the 1500m short track after two South Koreans collided and were unable to cross the finish line. The United States has also won a silver medal in the individual normal hill event. Thus far two Americans have won gold medals: Hannah Kearney in women's moguls and Seth Wescott in men's snowboard cross.
Today, American Lindsey Vonn will attempt to be the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic gold medal in downhill skiing. She is the two-time defending World Cup champ and double world champ. Vonn has had much attention lately due to her recent shin injury. American snowboarder Shaun White will try to defend his Olympic gold medal tonight in the men's halfpipe event. White is the favorite to win. Both events will be broadcasted on NBC.
Be sure to watch George Washington alumna, Elana Meyers, go for the gold in the women's bobsledding event on February 23-24. She is one of the 6-member bobsled team.
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