Athletes to watch at 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi

The 2014 Winter Olympic Games will begin in Sochi, Russia on Feb. 7, 2014. Here is a look at some of the athletes expected to make headlines a year from now:

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Gracie Gold (USA), figure skating: Not only does this figure skater have the perfect name for the Olympics, she has the technical skills. Gold took second at the recent national championships, qualifying for the world championships in March. There, she will be tested against the world's best.
Gracie Gold (USA), figure skating: Not only does this figure skater have the perfect name for the Olympics, she has the technical skills. Gold took second at the recent national championships, qualifying for the world championships in March. There, she will be tested against the world's best.