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Peterson, Amy
- Three-time Olympian (1992, '94, '98)
- Three-time Olympic medalist (relay, silver, 1992; 500m and relay, bronze, 1994)
- Eight-time U.S. short track champion (1993-96, 1998-2000)
- Nine-time U.S. short track champion (1993-96, 1998-2000, 2002)
- Favorite movies are "Ice Castles" and the "Rocky" series
- Listens to music of James Taylor, Bodeans and The Dave Matthews Band
- Was figure skater for 12 years, taking runner-up honors in the state competition at age 12
- All-City (St. Paul) in high school soccer and golf
- Has a dog, Bodean
- Her mother, two brothers and two sisters all grew up speed skating
- Considers her family and teammate Andy Gabel her strongest influences
Peterson overcame Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to return to top form and qualify for the 1998 Olympic Winter Games, but it still is a problem she deals with every day. While some days are good, there are others where she struggles just to get out of bed. Through it all, she has persevered and is looking forward to competing in her fifth Olympic Winter Games.
On her Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
"I wasn't washed up and I wasn't over the hill."
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Height: 5' 4
Born: 11/29/1971
Hometown: Maplewood, Minn.
Sport: Short Track
Event: Short Track Speed Skating
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