Chen is just 18. The 2018 Winter Olympics will kick off in PyeongChang in February — so it’s high time you start getting to know all of this year’s star athletes before the games. And when the events kick off on Feb. 9, you’ll find yourself with a behind-the-scenes view of what’s going down in South Korea, brought to you directly from the competitors themselves. Steven Langton/Instagram, Credit: Steve Langton, a three-time Olympian who made history in Sochi by winning the U.S.’s first bobsled medals in decades, stands out from the pack both for … On this one? Evan Weinstock/Instagram, Credit: The education details are not available at this time. Seems likely he’ll keep up the pattern once he lands in South Korea, too. In 2015, he came out publicly on the cover of ESPN’s magazine, becoming one of his sport’s only out athletes. Please check back soon for updates. Also see: Sam Michener, Hakeem Abdul-Saboor, Chris Kinney. Sam Michener, a member of Cunningham's push crew, posts ab shots and inspirational quotes on his Instagram. Both their duo Instagram and their personal ones are regularly updated with everything from adorable throwback pics to Olympic updates… and the occasional appearance of their two incredibly fluffy Maltese puppies, Lily and Po. 14.3k Followers, 1,070 Following, 1,072 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Aly Dudek (@alydudek) "A man is but the product of his thoughts. Save on the cover price and get a free gift, Sign up to receive the top stories you need to know now on politics, health and more, © 2021 TIME USA, LLC. Whether she’s hanging out with fellow boarders or world-famous DJ Steve Aoki — or building her own jumps for kicks — Kim is the friend you’d want to hit the slopes with, if you had the chance. It’s also Rippon’s first go-round at the Winter Olympics, although he was the U.S. national champion in 2016. Since then, he’s been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights; qualified handily for his reappearance at the 2018 Olympics; and has managed to keep up a steady stream of popular Instagram posts. You can unsubscribe at any time. Now they’re heading to PyeongChang for their second Olympics, after finishing ninth in Sochi. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Holy Muscles! Another workout from McGuffie (because pushing that bobsled truly is hard work.). Wowzas! Suited up in their opening ceremony apparel, Steve Langton, push crew member Chris Fogt and Daly look very patriotic — and very handsome. Steve Langton of Melrose, Mass., was also in both medal-winning sleds. Nate Weber/Istagram, Credit: He’s a Massachusetts boy with hunky good looks and a introduce-him-to-mother kind smile, boasting a shirtless-photo-heavy Instagram presence and now iconic delivery of … Write to Raisa Bruner at raisa.bruner@time.com. You have 1 free article left. Please try again later. Sam Michener/Instagram, Credit: Few athletes seem to have as much fun in the mountains as Chloe Kim, the 17-year-old snowboarding sensation. Not that she’s planning on sticking to the sport forever: she’s already got her degree in materials science and engineering, and plans to continue with a Master’s. They cruised through the first half of the season, running at the front of the pack while avoiding friction with each other and the other teams. Langton was living in suburban Milwaukee and driving to Kohler, about a … Figure skater Adam Rippon found himself the center of media attention after qualifying for men’s individual finals this year, marking him as the first ever openly gay male athlete on the U.S.’s Winter Olympics roster. * The request timed out and you did not successfully sign up. On Sunday, Curt Tomasevicz and Chris Fogt also received medals. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. Credit: Steven Langton/Instagram Suited up in their opening ceremony apparel, Steve Langton, push crew member Chris Fogt and Daly look very patriotic — and very handsome. “Put me in coach,” she joked, adding, “We push the limits, we get better; we fall, we get up; it’s never predictable, and no one is invincible…and THAT is flippin’ awesome.”. Maia and Alex Shibutani coined themselves the “Shib Sibs” years ago — it’s even their joint Instagram handle — and have been ice dancing in tandem since they were kids. Please attempt to sign up again. Hakeem Abdul-Saboor/Instagram, Credit: 11.9k Followers, 314 Following, 1,266 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from USA Bobsled & Skeleton (@usabs) [fetch instagram=”” display=”posts” ] The 37-year-old American was born in the Millennials Generation and the Year of the Pig Education. This is your last free article. Steven Langton was born on April 15, 1983 (age 37) in Melrose, Massachusetts, United States. But in the intervening four years, she’s expanded her repertoire to become a major — and dominant — competitor in all the women’s ski events, putting her smack in the spotlight for this year’s Games. Athletes to Follow on Instagram Now. Carlo Valdes, a member of pilot Justin Olsen's push crew, channelled Tom Brady in a recent Instagram photo. Two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White has been a mainstay on the U.S. team since 2006, first gaining fame as the fiery-haired, boundary-pushing boarder who would attempt ever-wilder halfpipe tricks. 2012 — Steven Holcomb and brakeman Steve Langton win the two-man bobsled in Lake Placid, the first time the U.S. captures this event at the world championships. With fellow bobsledders Abdul-Saboor and Adrian Adams (who is not competing in the Olympics), push crew member Sam McGuffie gets in a workout in Lake Placid. But for 2018 she’s back in the running, and will be gunning for major medals. If you’re looking for fitness inspiration, look no further than the many athletes of the U.S. men’s bobsled team, all of whom tend to keep up a steady stream of #fitspo and workout posts. Hakeem Abdul-Saboor, a member of pilot Nick Cunningham's push crew, has muscles so big they don't even fit in the frame. Erin Jackson has only been a long track speed skater for four months. He always seems to be venturing around the U.S. — and, soon, abroad — in search of beautiful scenes which end up on his Instagram feed. Few athletes come with as much hype as Mikaela Shiffrin. — Gandhi. Another star of the ever-popular figure skating lineup is Nathan Chen. (He would be joined by Kenworthy shortly after.) Justin Bolsen/Instagram, Credit: They’re known for making crowd-friendly choices like choreographing a routine to a Michael Jackson medley, and for their impressive cohesiveness as a pair. He's a member of bobsled pilot Codie Bascue's push crew. USA pilot Steven Holcomb, right, and brakeman Steven Langton react after winning the men's two-man bobsled world championships in Lake Placid, N.Y., on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Never mind the cold in Korea, bobsledders Nate Weber and Steve Langdom (with skeleton racer John Daly, center) still managed to show off their abs. Steven Langton’s mother’s name … Most recently, he took a tumble that required 62 stitches to his face, but still managed to clinch his Olympic spot for PyeongChang. His story, however, didn’t end there. Lindsey Vonn is also one of the U.S. team’s most notable names and longtime Olympic competitors. This is Evan Weinstock. In doing so, she’s making history as an African-American woman representing the U.S. in the speed skating. 2012 — Steven Holcomb and brakeman Steve Langton win the two-man bobsled in Lake Placid, the first time the U.S. captures this event at the world championships. Still, Shiffrin seems to be coping with the pressure pretty well; when she took a spill at a recent race, she came back to post about it self-deprecatingly on her Instagram. His time in the spotlight has seen him evolve into an articulate and fashion-forward sport leader — and one of the most popular personalities of the 2014 Games, even though he finished fourth in his event in Sochi. Alyson "Aly" Dudek and Steven Daniel "Steve" Langton are a team of Dating Olympians on The Amazing Race 26. Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with a new cat app, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, Engineer Creates App To Translate Your Cat, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90. Join Facebook to connect with Steven Langton and others you may know. Carlo Valdes/Instagram, Credit: Facebook gives people the power to … Join Facebook to connect with Steve Langton and others you may know. Not that her Instagram is all business: as a de facto team leader and longtime star, she’s gained more than a million followers for her posts, which are in turns glamorous and very inspirational, from her intense workouts to her ability to overcome injury and obstacles. Subscribe for just $29. 18.7k Followers, 156 Following, 238 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Steven Langton (@stevenlangton) View the profiles of people named Steve Langton. View the profiles of people named Steven Langton on Facebook. Pre-Olympics, Langton takes his abs for a day out on the water. She also has serious snowboarding chops, winning two gold medals in the 2016 Youth Olympic Games (a first for an American) and qualifying back in 2014 for the Sochi games, although her age (she was just 13 at the time) meant she had to bow out. Thanks to social media, sports stars like legends Lindsey Vonn and Shaun White and young talents Nathan Chen and Chloe Kim are more accessible to fans than ever before, even if they’re competing in and around mountain ranges and indoor rinks thousands of miles away in PyeongChang. Follow Erin for insights into the world of speed skating, interspersed with some fun roller derby tidbits. It was the … She’s made (and broken) countless records in her years across events in alpine skiing, including winning the U.S.’s first-ever gold medal in women’s downhill in 2010 and holding the most World Cup titles of any woman in skiing. Steve Langton, a three-time Olympian who made history in Sochi by winning the U.S.’s first bobsled medals in decades, stands out from the pack both for his longstanding history with the team as both a two-man and four-man event competitor, and his keen eye for landscape photography.