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Bradie Tennell Reveals What Happened When She Had Dinner With Shani Davis
An Olympic ice skater and famed speedskating medalist sit down at a table for dinner…What do they talk about? Apparently, anything but home.
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Shani Davis Can't Make Magic Happen One Last Time in Signature Event
The 1000-meter sprint was Shani Davis’ event. But the 35-year-old Chicagoan simply couldn’t find one last magical performance at the Pyeongchang Games.
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Dutch Speedskater Nuis Wins Men's 1000m, His 2nd Gold
Twice is nice for Kjeld Nuis. The Dutchman became the first speedskater to win two gold medals at the 2018 Winter Games by beating the field in the men’s 100 meters Friday at the Gangneung Oval. He had already won the 1500m in Pyeongchang, and is the 2017 world champion in the 1000m.
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Mantia, Davis Fall Short of Medals in Men's 1500m Speedskate
A disappointing dry spell for U.S. speedskating stretched into Tuesday as three Americans, including Joey Mantia and Shani Davis, failed to medal in the 1,500 meter event. Team USA has gone without a medal since the 2010 Games in Vancouver.
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Midwest Athletes Had Some Big Moments in Pyeongchang
Team USA sent a slew of athletes from the Midwest to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and athletes from the Midwest shone brightly on the world stage.
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Pyeongchang Update: How Midwestern Olympians Are Faring in Korea
Team USA has sent a slew of athletes from the Midwest to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and our athletes are making a big impact in the games so far.
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Pyeongchang Update: How Midwestern Olympians Are Faring in Korea
Team USA has sent a slew of athletes from the Midwest to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and our athletes are making a big impact in the games so far.
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Olympic Update: How Midwest Athletes Are Faring in Pyeongchang
Team USA has sent a slew of athletes from the Midwest to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and our athletes are making a big impact in the games so far.
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Road to PyeongChang: Local Athletes Looking to Make an Olympic Impact
After four years of anticipation, the Winter Olympics are finally set to return February 9-25, 2018. Nearly 250 athletes are expected to comprise Team USA, and 72 of those Olympic hopefuls hail from the Midwest. Here are all the potential Midwest competitors vying for a coveted spot on the Team USA flight to Pyeongchang.
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When to Watch Chicago-Area Athletes Compete in the Olympics
Here’s a breakdown of when you can watch Chicago-area athletes compete in Pyeongchang.
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Mixed 1st Day for US Speedskating in Korea After Sochi Debacle
Perhaps no team has more to prove at the Pyeongchang Olympics than the U.S. speedskaters. Limited to one medal four years ago, they were eager to bounce back and show why their sport has produced the most medals for the U.S. in the Winter Games. The men got off to a good start Saturday, sending three skaters going through to...
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Chicago-Area Speedskaters Davis, Hansen Not Walking in Opening Ceremony
Chicago-area speedskaters, including Olympic star Shani Davis, weren’t expected to walk in the Opening Ceremony in Pyeongchang Friday, according to the athletes and US Speedskating.
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Meet the Olympians: Chicago-Area Stars in Pyeongchang
Numerous Chicago-area athletes are heading to Pyeongchang for the 2018 Winter Olympics, and we’re introducing you to the Olympians looking to bring home the gold.
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When You Can Watch Chicago-Area Athletes Compete in the Olympics
With a 15-hour time difference and a whole lot of Olympic action happening at once, determining which times you can watch your favorite local athletes can be tough to figure out. We’ve got you covered.
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Day by Day: When to Watch Local Athletes in 2018 Olympics
There’s going to be no shortage of Olympic action to watch in the weeks ahead, and plenty of local athletes to pay attention to.
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Shani Davis Qualifies for Fifth Winter Olympic Games
Another Chicagoan is heading to the PyeongChang Olympics, as speedskater Shani Davis has qualified for his fifth appearance in the Games. Katie Kim reports.
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Shani Davis Excited for Competition, New Role on Team USA
United States speedskater Shani Davis was far from a sure thing to qualify for his fifth Olympics in PyeongChang, but after nailing down his spot, there was one emotion he felt more than any other.
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10 Fascinating Facts About Speedskating Star Shani Davis
Thin crust or thick crust? Cubs or White Sox? U.S. Olympian Shani Davis loves Chicago, and he has plenty of opinions on the city’s hottest debate topics.
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Shani Davis Through the Years: Olympic Performances
One of the most decorated U.S. speedskaters of recent vintage, Shani Davis will look to add to his medal collection in PyeongChang this winter. Here’s a look back at his past Olympic performances.
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Suburban-Native Emery Lehman Makes Olympic Team
The Chicago area has another Olympian to call its own on Sunday night, as Emery Lehman will be heading to his second Olympic Games.