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".

Other:
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.