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Jeret "Speedy" Peterson
Birthday: 12/12/1981
Olympic Sport: Freestyle Skiing
Notable Facts: The high-flying practitioner of the quintuple-twisting triple flip known as the "Hurricane".
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Speedy is an adrenaline junkie who has suffered a number of gruesome injuries due to his misadventures on skis. The Idaho native says he has two speeds - stop and go - alternating between relaxing with a quiet activity like fly fishing and seeking the next dangerous challenge.
The charismatic skier - always with a smile on his face - has overcome considerable obstacles on his journey to Vancouver.
"Speedy" has battled severe depression, overcome alcoholism , witnessed his roommate and friend commit suicide and was even asked to leave the 2006 Games for fighting - now he's a medal contender, and his positive attitude and determination is second to none.
Speedy thinks that people can over come anything, "They just need a plan and a positive attitude."
Off the snow, Speedy likes outdoor activities like hiking , camping and surfing, volunteering and occasionally playing the harmonica (he even played it on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno!)
Multitalented, Speedy also has his general contractor's license.
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Candice Coots commented on Jeret "Speedy" Peterson's fan page:
“Aerials skier Jeret "Speedy" Peterson divulges the secrets of his signature move - the Hurricane! VIDEO: http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/assetid=3e664381-be35-4d69-ad18-faf0873683a1.html”Candice Coots Aerials skier Jeret "Speedy" Peterson divulges the secrets of his signature move - the Hurricane! VIDEO: http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/assetid=3e664381-be35-4d69-ad18-faf0873683a1.html

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