Turns out, Michigan had its fair share of Olympic hopefuls. In fact, there were several Detroit and Michigan 2010 Winter Olympic Athletes.
Bobsled: Michelle Rzepka
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Michelle Rzepka is a member of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team. She is from Novi, Michigan, and graduated from Michigan State University.
Ice Dancing: Evan Bates and Emily Samuelson
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Emily Samuelson and partner Evan Bates competed for the United States in ice dancing at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. They are both from the Metro-Detroit area and root for the Red Wings.
Emily, who is 5'4" to Evan's 6'2", was born in Southfield and grew up in Novi. She attends the University of Michigan and was a state finalist for Miss Teen Michigan.
Evan was born and raised in Ann Arbor and is currently a senior at the University of Michigan, where he is majoring in business. While Evan is all about the Maize and Blue, his grandfather played basketball for MSU.
Ice Dancing: Meryl Davis and Charlie White
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Meryl Davis and partner Charlie White were both born and raised in Metro Detroit, attend the University of Michigan and train in Canton. Meryl and Charlie took the gold medal in Ice Dancing at the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which earned the pair a spot on the 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic Team.
Luge: Mark Grimmette
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A veteran Olympian, Mark Grimmette competed in his fourth Olympics in 2010. He is from Muskegon, Michigan.
Men's Ice Hockey: Tim Gleason
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Tim Gleason is from Clawson, Michigan. He is a defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Men's Ice Hockey: Jack Johnson
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Jack Johnson is a defenseman and played for the Los Angeles Kings during the 2008-09 season. He is from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Men's Ice Hockey: Ryan Kesler
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Ryan Kesler is a forward and played on the 2008-09 Vancouver Canucks. He is from Livonia, Michigan.
Men's Ice Hockey: Ryan Miller
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Ryan Miller is a goaltender. He is from East Lansing, Michigan and played for Michigan State University. He currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres.
Men's Ice Hockey: Brian Rafalski
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Brian Rafalski is an Olympic veteran. In fact, he won a silver medal in 2002. He is from Dearborn, Michigan and is a Detroit Red Wing.
Men's Ice Hockey: Tim Thomas
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Tim Thomas is a goaltender. He's from Flint, Michigan and played on the 2008-09 Boston Bruins.
