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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Heather Richardson (USA), speedskating: After not winning anything in Vancouver, Richardson won gold in the sprint-distance world championships in 2013. She could win multiple medals in Sochi.
Heather Richardson (USA), speedskating: After not winning anything in Vancouver, Richardson won gold in the sprint-distance world championships in 2013. She could win multiple medals in Sochi.