One of the most talked about moments of the Winter Olympics was Elizabeth Swaney swooping steadily side to side on the halfpipe, achieving minimal air lifts and attempting no tricks whatsoever. A clip ...

In 2018, I competed in the Winter Olympics. From a 24-hour all-you-can-eat dining hall, to hanging out with all your old and new friends, to chocolate medals, and thousands of condoms, here are some ...

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — One skier who competed in the women's halfpipe at the 2018 Winter Olympics really stood out – but not for her skills. American Elizabeth Swaney, a member of Hungary's team ...

Elizabeth Swaney is not bad at skiing, not at all. But she is not very good, either, and certainly not Olympic-caliber in the halfpipe. So how, at age 33 no less, did she manage to make her way into ...

Let’s not beat around the bush: Elizabeth Swaney is not a good freestyle skier. She can’t do any tricks, can’t get any air, can’t do anything but go up and down the halfpipe like anyone at the local ...

Hey! I'm Elizabeth; an Olympic skier, a semi-competitive runner, and a third-time Burning Man participant. Burning Man, held in Nevada's Black Rock City, transforms a desert into a vibrant city each ...

February 20, 2018 • Elizabeth Swaney's two qualifying runs in the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe event on Monday raised questions about how she became an Olympian. She barely got any air, finishing ...

Traditionally, the Olympics are designed to celebrate the pinnacle of athletic excellence and international cooperation. Some of the most notable Winter Olympians are gold medalists, including speed ...