Winter Olympics Sochi 2014

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Fish Out of Water: Winter Olympians From Warm Climates

Anne Abernathy, the only Virgin Islands Winter athlete, competed in the women's luge event in 2002. She qualified to compete again in 2006, but then broke her wrist during practice.

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Fish Out of Water: Winter Olympians From Warm Climates

Everyone knows about Jamaica's bobsled team, but check out these other unlikely winter athletes from hot climates.

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