Noel Harris, Sacramento Bee
Here’s a look at the athletes from California who will compete for the United States in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, which run Feb. 9-25
SKIING
Maddie Bowman
Hometown: South Lake Tahoe
Comment: The 24-year-old won a gold medal in halfpipe four years ago in Sochi. This will be the second Olympics for Bowman, who won gold in superpipe in four consecutive Aspen X Games (2013-16).
Social media: On Instagram, maddie_bowman; Twitter, @maddiebowman
Bryce Bennett
Hometown: Tahoe City
Comment: This will be the first Olympic experience for the 25-year-old, realizing a dream he’s had since he was 8 years old.
Social media: On Instagram, brycebennett
SNOWBOARDING
Jamie Anderson
Hometown: South Lake Tahoe
Comment: Anderson, 27, won a gold medal in slopestyle four years ago in Sochi. In 2006, she became the youngest Winter X Games medalist, winning a bronze in slopestyle at age 15.
Social media: On Instagram, jamieanderson; Twitter, @JamieAsnow
For the complete story -> http://www.sacbee.com/sports/olympics/article195896229.html
For a schedule of all Olympic events -> https://www.nbcolympics.com/full-schedule