Top Snowboarder Slowly Regains Consciousness

Caydee Denney, Lindsey Jacobellis, Lindsey Vonn will be exciting

(NEWSER) - The Olympics are just three weeks from tomorrow, and The Frisky offers a look at American women you should keep your eye on when it’s time to tune in:

• Caydee Denney: The young unknown came out of nowhere to win the US figure skating championships with partner Jeremy Barret. Watch the video.
• Lindsey Jacobellis: The two-time world champ snowboarder is looking for a comeback to redeem her loss in the 2006 Olympics (see video).
• Lindsey Vonn: With her own two World Championships—and two World Cups—this 25-year-old skier was on track to excel at the 2006 games, but ended up in seventh place after an injury during training.

Kevin Pearce to ride with friends for first time in 2 years

(NEWSER) - After hitting his head during halfpipe training two years ago, Kevin Pearce lost his shot at snowboarding superstardom: The accident left him in a coma with a traumatic brain injury, one that blurred his vision, shook his balance, and altered his memory. But even if his glory days are over, he's not quitting the slopes, the New York Times reports. On Tuesday he'll ride for the first time since the accident, gathering friends and supporters for his return to snowboarding in Breckenridge, Colo. More»

From the fake mustache to the faux denim leggings

(NEWSER) - Gawker uncovers a disturbing fashion trend at the Winter Olympics: hipster clothes. Maureen O'Connor unveils the “leggings-esque faux denim, a surfeit of plaid, and the world's most ironic mustache.” Take a tour in the gallery. More»

Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller aren't the only attractive athletes

(NEWSER) - Sure, the thrill of competition is one reason to watch the Olympics—extremely attractive athletes is another reason. Eiseley Tauginas lists 25 of the hottest on BlackBook :

1. Lacy Schnoor: This "sexpot" American freestyle skier was featured "rather provocatively" in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue.
2. Chris Drury: Captain of the New York Rangers, he’s playing hockey for the US and "has that All-American tough guy look, just like Emilio Estevez in The Mighty Ducks."
3. Miki Ando: Though she’s “all sweetness and smiles to her public, she’s ruthless and determined in training."
4. Tina Maze: The "Brunette beauty" and Slovenian Alpine skier “is never without a seductive smile on her face and a Milka beanie on top."

Kevin Pearce strikes his head during training

(NEWSER) - One of the top US snowboarders was seriously injured today when he struck his head performing a risky maneuver in training. Kevin Pearce, a 22-year-old Vermont resident, will undergo a procedure in Utah to relieve pressure on his brain after he hit his head on the half pipe. Pearce, a favorite to make the Olympic team, had been training for a qualifying event with some of the world's top snowboarders, reports the New York Times . More»