Colbert partners with US Speedskating

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On Monday's "The Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert announced his show has become the primary sponsor of the U.S. Speedskating team.    Read More | More News

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Allison Baver US Speed Skating

Baver suffered a broken leg in February when teammate Katherine Reutter collided with her at a race in Bulgaria.  Still, the two-time Olympian is among the top elite short track speed skaters in the world. More

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Chad Hedrick

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Hedrick is one of several elite speedskaters who made the transition from inline skating. Hedrick took some time off after Torino and returned rusty, to be expected.

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Katherine Reutter

US Speed Skating

Reutter is a fast-rising star in short track aiming to make her first U.S. Olympic Team. Reutter traveled three hours every weekend from Champaign to St. Louis to train as a youth.