Wondering how to stay informed and entertained during the 2014 Winter Olympics? Here are 20 Twitter accounts to get you started.
From Americans to Russians, speedskaters to bobsledders, media outlets to individual correspondents, we've got you covered.
[seealso url = "http://sale-online.click/2014/01/29/google-autocomplete-winter-olympics-chrome/"]
Take a look at our list below and add your own suggestions in the comments. Then, to dive deeper into the world of Winter Olympians, you can check out the official Olympic Athletes' Hub app (for Android here and iOS here) to find more follows by country, sport and online platform.
1. John Shuster
Our view from the players box at #ContCup 2014. pic.twitter.com/qZVXV4l1SA— John Shuster (@Shoostie2010) January 16, 2014
Shuster will hope to lead his underdog squad of American everymen to the curling medal stand in Sochi. He's also lighthearted and down-to-Earth on Twitter.
2. Jason Brown
Spent the morning in Hollywood! Was freaking out when I first saw the sign...I've wanted to see it my whole life!! pic.twitter.com/FLEGAR2XNl— Jason Brown (@jasonbskates) January 25, 2014
Brown skated his way to viral fame with an epic performance on the ice earlier this month. The figure skater's enthusiasm is infectious -- even online.
Gr8 pic!!!!so sick!! pic.twitter.com/Zex4l81sZG— Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8) November 12, 2013
Ovechkin is a Russian NHL star facing immense pressure to lead the Games' host country to ice hockey gold.
4. NBC Olympics
From Russia with love: Snowboarder Vic Wild leaves U.S. to compete as Russian: http://t.co/ju2lKVLZfS #Sochi2014— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) January 31, 2014
NBC holds American broadcast rights for the Sochi Games, and will be covering them like a glove. Much of that information -- from breaking results, to human interest features -- will find its way here.
No problem in #Antholz if you dont read english and need a toilet #women #men #twittski #biathlon #precamp pic.twitter.com/cA2u0UQfIt— Tobias Arwidson (@TArwidson) January 26, 2014
Arwidson is a Swedish biathlete. The tweet above should give you an idea of his offbeat sense of humor.
6. Ato Boldon
Safety Fears Cause Some Olympians to Tell Families to Stay Home http://t.co/xIh5LnERq7 via @mashable— Ato Boldon (@AtoBoldon) January 24, 2014
Boldon is a former sprinter who medaled four times in the Summer Olympics for Trinidad and Tobago. Now he's among the best Olympic sport broadcasters around, and isn't shy about sharing his mind on Twitter. He'll be in Sochi for NBC. (He also told us all of his secrets before the 2012 Games.)
7. Olympics
On the ice or in the stands, we give you a quick tour of the Iceberg Skating Palace @Sochi2014 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/lG84Z49vUO— Olympics (@Olympics) January 30, 2014
This is the International Olympics Committee's official Twitter account for the Games. It will be a great starting point to find interesting content online throughout the Winter Olympics.
8. Lolo Jones
#turnUp RT @StuartMcMillan1: First pic in Sochi... @JamieGreubel @lolojones & @eamslider24 pic.twitter.com/tTA1RvXhN2— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) January 31, 2014
Jones became a social media darling during the 2012 Summer Games, where she competed in her usual sport of hurdling. In a minor upset, she made the American women's bobsled team this winter and will look for her elusive first Olympic medal in Sochi.
9. Elana Meyers
And here's a pic of our room in the coastal village. Looks remarkably similar lol pic.twitter.com/lF8VDoPoee— Elana Meyers (@eamslider24) January 31, 2014
Meyers isn't as high-profile as her bobsled teammate Jones, but she's fun, personable and active online -- as evidenced by the more than 20,000 tweets to her name.
10. Lizzy Yarnold
Great blog!Focus on women's sport must continue post #Sochi2014. I train just as hard as the men do,if not harder! http://t.co/inXpg5Khg8— Lizzy Yarnold (@TheYarnold) January 31, 2014
Yarnold is skeleton athlete for Great Britain. How often do you get to follow a skeleton athlete on Twitter? She's a good place to start.
11. NPR Olympics
Jessica Lutz is on her way from making arty designs in coffee cups to carving Olympic ice in #Sochi http://t.co/OPJCgOOIuj - via @nprnews— NPR Olympics News (@nprolympics) January 30, 2014
Prefer your Olympics with a twist of public radio? Follow this account.
12. Belle Brockhoff
Sleep, Live, Think, Talk, Watch, Hear, Train, Breath, LOVE Snowboarding. #trainingforsochi pic.twitter.com/jaVAwUTNH3— Belle Brockhoff (@bellebrockhoff) January 28, 2014
Brockhoff is an Australian snowboarder and very outspoken. She's also gay, which is an interesting side note given Russia's harsh anti-homosexual laws and the tension surrounding them in Sochi.
13. Shaun White
Check what I've been listening to while riding - I'll be posting more clips so make sure to check back #RoadtoSochi http://t.co/JryPANqSze— Shaun White (@shaun_white) January 29, 2014
His hair is shorter now, but Shaun White is still a world-class snowboarder and one of the biggest names at this year's Games.
14. Tara Lipinski
Day 1 #Sochi @johnnygweir http://t.co/PYFgolgw4c— Tara Lipinski (@Tara_Lipinski) January 30, 2014
Lipinski won a gold medal in figure skating as a 15-year-old at the 1988 Olympics. Now she's an NBC analyst covering the Games in Sochi.
15. Charles Hamelin
A big Congrats to @wick_22 as the flag bearer in Sochi. It will be a pleasure to follow your steps at the opening ceremony. #TeamCanada— Charles Hamelin (@Speedskater01) January 24, 2014
The French Canadian speedskater tweets often in two languages.
16. Elias Ambühl
My crazy dad:) biggest hero ever, thanks for the support. X big air was crazy, super high level, everyone killed... http://t.co/wUi5GgHsM9— Elias Ambühl (@eliasambuhl) January 26, 2014
Ambühl is a 21-year-old from Switzerland who known for grabbing big air on his skies. Following his excitement about being in Sochi from afar should be a blast.
17. P.K. Subban
Congrats to @geniebouchard on a great run! Definitely Many more to come! #canada— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) January 23, 2014
Subban plays for the NHL's Montreal Canadiens and will look to lead Team Canada to Olympics gold. You can count on him to rep his home country hard.
18. Kate Hansen
Well done France, you crushed it in the hot chocolate front #itwas5euro #dontkurrr pic.twitter.com/UsrFnjp156— Kate Hansen (@k8ertotz) January 28, 2014
In January, Hansen gave the United States its first luge World Cup win in 16 years. In February, she'll try to make an equally impressive run at the Olympics. On Twitter, the 21-year-old is enthusiastic and down-to-Earth.
It's the annual selfie from the rooftop above the crowd in Adelboden. Running nr 7 tomorrow. Ted nr 3.… http://t.co/yDiSVzgzE2— Aksel Lund Svindal (@akselsvindal) January 10, 2014
The Norwegian ski racer's sense of humor is summed up in his Twitter bio: "Most of the time I travel the world in a spandex race suit trying to be fast..."
20. Mikaela Shiffrin
Sometimes, you have to take a minute to enjoy the view. @SquashVail pic.twitter.com/dGgun2U8lZ— Mikaela Shiffrin (@MikaelaShiffrin) January 16, 2014