NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Zach Donohue
Madison, Conn.
Sport: Ice Dancing
Age: 27
Madison Hubbell (l.) and Zachary Donohue pose for photographers after the medal ceremony for the Championship Dance. (MATTHEW STOCKMAN/GETTY IMAGES)
He started skating at age 10, and was homeschooled through high school. Now 6-foot-3 and 197 pounds, he performs alongside Madison Hubbell. This is his first Olympic appearance, and he placed ninth with Hubbell in last year's World Championships. Off-ice endeavors include learning Russian, Japanese and French.
Justin Krewson
Eastport, L.I.
Sport: Luge Doubles
Age: 21
Justin Krewson. (MIKE GROLL/AP)
An Eagle scout who works for the Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department, Krewson will be riding doubles with Andrew Sherk in South Korea. He is no stranger to the international scene. His World Championship experience includes races in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Matt Mortensen
Huntington Station, N.Y.
Sport: Luge Doubles
Age: 32
Matt Mortensen. (EZRA SHAW/GETTY IMAGES)
A month ago, along with Team USA's Erin Hamlin, Tucker West and Jayson Terdiman, Mortensen combined to claim the team relay silver medal in World Cup competition in Koenigssee, Germany. He is back in the Olympics after debuting in Sochi, where he finished in 14th place.
Tucker West
Ridgefield, Conn.
Sport: Luge
Age: 23
Tucker West completes his second run in the Men's competition of the Viessmann FIL Luge World Cup at Lake Placid Olympic Center. (MADDIE MEYER/GETTY IMAGES)
A New Year's baby, West is looking for a singles gold in the Far East. He first saw luge on television during the 2002 Winter Olympics, and his father, Brett, then built a backyard track at home. Tucker finished 22nd at the 2014 XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.
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