Winter Olympic Blues and Golds

Underway in Vancouver, Canada the greatest athletes in the world are showcasing their talents while embracing the unpredictable winter elements. Any medal achieved, especially Gold, comes with its costs. All athletes have been training for at least the last 4years setting their life toward the highest sporting award possible. The intensity of the sporting challenges leaves many Olympians on the ice or snow and in the tragic event death for Georgian Luger Nodar Kumaritashvili.
Whether an Olympian finishes last with black and blue colors or first with Gold, the mere fact that they have earned the title of an Olympian, the best of the best, is an amazing feat. Check out the medal Standings

Winter Games: Medal Count