U.S. Olympic Freestyle Team Nominations Announced

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced the nomination of nine moguls and aerials athletes to the U.S. Olympic Freestyle Ski Team. The team will be led by reigning Olympic Champion Hannah Kearney and Olympians Patrick Deneen, Heather McPhie, Emily Cook and Ashley Caldwell. The athletes were nominated based on results on the International Ski Federation World Cup.

Men's Moguls
Patrick Deneen, Cle Elum, WA (12/25/1987) *

Women's Moguls
Hannah Kearney, Norwich, VT (2/26/1986) *
Heidi Kloser, Vail, CO (9/18/1992)
Heather McPhie, Bozeman, MT (5/28/1984) *
Eliza Outtrim, Hamden, CT (7/18/1985)

Men's Aerials
Mac Bohonnon, Madison, CT (3/27/1995)

Women's Aerials
Ashley Caldwell, Ashburn, VA (9/14/1993) *
Emily Cook, Belmont, MA (7/1/1979) *

* Competed in past Olympics

"Our Olympic aerials and moguls athletes represent a mix of veteran champions… blends a mix of veteran champions like Hannah Kearney and Patrick Deneen with younger athletes who are starting to distinguish themselves like Rookie of the Year Mac Bohonnon," said Todd Schirman, USAA Freestyle Director. "Every athlete on this team has shown that they can ski onto the podium against international fields and are well prepared to compete in Sochi."

The U.S. Olympic Committee will formally name the 2014 U.S. Olympic Team on January 27.