5 Of The Most Inspiring Winter Olympians

There might be plenty of concerns with the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics, but the stories behind the athletes are nothing to be ignored.

1. Ted Ligety

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Who needs Nike to sponsor you when you have Mom & Dad? The answer is everyone, but it worked for Ted for a while.

2. Vanessa Mae

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Some people would be completely content being a violin prodigy. Vanessa Mae decided to throw Olympian in the mix for good measure. Skip to a minute in to meet her.

3. The Flying Tomato

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Shaun White may have all the money he needs now, but he truly is a rag to riches story.

4. Shiva Keshavan

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Bobsledding isn't just a sport for rich people in freezing climates, right?

5. And the Winter Olympic Popular vote goes to...The Jamaican Bobsled Team

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Nope, bobsledding is definitely not just for rich people in freezing climates. The Jamaican bobsled team returns to the Winter Olympics in 2014!