2010 Winter Olympics

Games in Review: Thanks for following along

Thanks for following along during the Winter Olympics and special thanks to those who took the time to e-mail and comment (and sometimes gripe) about our coverage.

The comment I heard the most was, “I wish I could switch places with you?” (Or something along those lines.) I have to admit as far as work assignments go covering the Winter Olympics is at the top of the list. And I’ve covered some pretty cool stuff.

But in terms of fun, well that’s a different subject. Covering the games is much different than attending the games as a fan. What’s it …

Fire and Ice Report – Interview With VJ Devon Soltendieck

After running around all day (February 19) with two NBC Today Show video crews, we produced this short report in the front of the Fire and Ice Torch.

On my day in Whistler, I got an opporunity to chat with Devon Soltendieck, a popular Canadian Video Dee-Jay with MuchMusic.

Dueling Interviews

I met Kimiya Shokoohi, International Olympic Committee Youth Reporter, while in Vancouver covering the Winter Games. We spoke about her background as a journalist as well as the upcoming Youth Olympics being held in Singapore this coming August. This is the first year for this new Olympics, which will feature athletes ages 14 to 18. And this Olympics also includes workshops for the young athletes such as social responsibility, well-being and teamwork.

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Sky Train Reflections

Communting on Vancouver’s automated Sky Train, I reflect back on my first day at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

As part of a segment for a 2010 Winter Olympics documentary for Russian Television, Channel 1, I chat with Mark Starr, Newsweek, in the media center.

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An Interview With U.S. Figure Skating Champion Rachael Flatt

Brennan LaBrie:
You are about to compete in your first Olympics. How does it feel?

RACHAEL FLATT:
It’s incredibly exciting. I’m having the time of my life. I’m certainly looking forward to the competitions.

LaBrie:
What has been the most exciting moment for you so far?

FLATT:
I would have to say it was the opening ceremonies. Everyone was ecstatic and chanting “U.S.A.!” I had a great time and I knew that everyone else was just as excited …

Games in Review: Did the world’s second-best snowboader win halfpipe?

Take a close look at the sticker on Louie Vito’s board in the first few seconds of this video. “Pearce Would Have Won.”

Kevin Pearce was in a Colorado hospital during the Olympics. He’s fighting to recover from a brain injury he sustained during training in late December.

Games in review: Washington athletes tie medals record

A total of 13 Washington athletes competed in the Olympics. Their five medals tied the 1984 record for instate athletes. Here’s how they fared.

- Will Brandenburg, Alpine, Spokane: Finished second in the slalom portion of the super combined to finish 10^th in the event

- Holly Brooks, cross country, Seattle: Best finish was 38^th in the sprint classic.

- Roberto Carcelen, cross country, Seattle: Skiing for Peru, Carcelen finished 94^th in the 15-kilometer race.

- J.R. Celski, short track, Federal Way: Won a bronze medal at 1,500 meters and in the 5,000-meter relay.

- Patrick Deneen, moguls, Cle Elum: …

The Games in Review: Historic Olympics for North America

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Even after the American flag was hoisted and the bronze medal dangled around his neck, J.R. Celski didn’t realize the full significance of his push.

He knew he’d pushed his hero and fellow Federal Way short-track speedskater Apolo Ohno from fourth to third on the final exchange of the 5,000-meter relay.

What he didn’t know was that he’d also shoved the United States to top of the Winter Olympics record book.

Fittingly for the first Olympics staged in the Northwest, the maneuver by two athletes from the region assured that the United States would at least tie …

Canadian Ice Dancing Gold Medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir Press Conference

After asking Canadian Ice Dancing Gold Medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir a couple of questions at their press conference, I then interviewed Scott’s dad, Joe.

An Interview with Olympic Bronze Medalist Speedskater JR Celski

I talked with Olympic bronze medalist JR Celski in a little coffee shop on a rainy day in Vancouver, BC.