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A broken leg changed American skier David Wise’s perspective on family and competition

Two-time Olympic gold medalist David Wise isn’t feeling the pressure of repeating gold. To Wise, his legacy is secured.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist David Wise isn’t feeling the pressure of repeating gold. To Wise, his legacy is secured.

9 Team USA Olympic champions looking to defend gold at the Beijing Winter Games

Go for gold! (Again!)

The United States won nine gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, fourth-most behind Norway (14), Germany (14) and Canada (11).

Team USA is in position to defend every one of those medals as the 2022 Olympics begin in Beijing, with the Opening Ceremony set for Friday, Feb. 4.

Five individual gold medalists return and four teams — all with returning members — are back to try to win it all once again. But it’s a lot to keep track of so we’re here to help.

Here’s a look at nine Team USA Olympic gold medalists looking to defend their titles four years later at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.

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