The Winter Olympics are one of the most exciting events of the year, but there are some Olympic sports that many people don’t even know about. Here are three unique sporting events to look for at 2014's Winter Games in Sochi.
Curling
Curling involves sliding heavy stones across a slick ice rink, and it is played in about 40 states across the U.S. This year’s U.S. Olympic team is made up some of the most talented men and women in curling today, all competing to bring home a gold medal.
Luge
With 30-story vertical drops and speeds of an average of 95 miles per hour, luge is one of the most exciting sports in all of the Winter Olympics. The U.S. Luge team is made up of men’s and women’s doubles and singles competitors, all racing to become the fastest luge team in the world.
Freestyle Skiing
There are a variety of different styles of skiing at the Winter Olympics, but freestyle is one of the most creative. Freestyle skiing encompasses aerial, mogul, skicross, half-pipe, and Slopestyle, giving fans a variety of different disciplines to watch.
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