Women to Watch at the Olympics

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."

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»

Olympic skier's alternative approach likely just a placebo

(NEWSER) - Lindsey Vonn will apparently try anything when it comes to treating her potentially Olympics-ending injury—even "cheese therapy." The skier is reportedly wrapping her bruised shin in topfen, an Austrian cheese that can—supposedly—reduce swelling. But Jessica Dweck is skeptical, writing that the alternative approach will “probably not” work in Slate's Explainer column. More»

Olympic hopeful Kevin Pearce has 'long recovery' ahead

(NEWSER) - Doctors have upgraded Kevin Pearce’s condition from critical to serious and say the snowboarder is slowly regaining consciousness after a spill last week that left him with a traumatic brain injury. That’s “faster than anticipated,” one doctor says, but “he still has a long recovery ahead of him.” Pearce had been hoping to garner worldwide attention by pulling off a double cork at the Vancouver Olympics next month, notes the Boston Globe , which talked to him before his accident. More»

People assume Norwegians 'born on skis,' have it easy

(NEWSER) - The country that has won the third-most 2010 Olympic medals so far at 17—and the second highest number of golds—is one you probably haven’t given much thought to. But not only does Norway lay claim to these stats, it also has more Winter Games medals than any other nation, recently became the first country to win 100 golds, oh, and it has 300 medals overall—besting second place US by dozens, reports the Wall Street Journal . More»