Alaskans at the Olympics

More than a dozen Alaskans are representing the U.S. in the winter Olympics that recently kicked off in South Korea. They’re competing in traditional sports like ice skating and nordic skiing. And newer events, like snowboard cross- where snowboarders race down a mountain course that includes jumps.

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HOST: Annie Feidt

GUESTS:

  • Nina Kemppel – former Olympian, current member of the U.S. Olympic Committee
  • Calisa Kastning – spokesperson for APU Nordic program

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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, February 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.

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Annie Feidt is the broadcast managing editor at Alaska Public Media. Reach her atafeidt@alaskapublic.org. Read more about Anniehere

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