Katherine Reutter

Katherine Reutter: In the Hunt for Gold

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2010 ISU World Cup Short Track Speedskating

Katherine Reutter #290 0f USA skates during the 500m preliminary rounds during the the ISU World Cup Short Track Speedskating Championships at the Benny Event Center on November 14, 2009 in Marquette, Michigan. (Getty Images)more pics »As the 2010 Winter Olympics draw close, the eyes of America are falling on Katherine Reutter. The short track speed skater is seen by many as the United States' best hope for ending their long time away from the podium in women's short track skating.

Will Katherine Reutter end the American's drought in women's short track? (Getty Images)
Look for her first this Saturday, February 13, as she competes in the opening heats of the Olympic Ladies' 500 m Short Track. However, its not the relatively short springs of the 500 where Reutter shines -- she's only ranked No. 8 in the world in the event.

Instead, stay tuned for Febuary 26, when Reutter will almost assuredly be skating in the Short Ladies' 1000 m Finals. Reutter has already won gold in the 1000 m at the World Cup this season, so you can expect her to absolutely fly.

If she manages to medal, she will be the first American woman to take home some hardware since Cathy Turner, who won bronze in the 500 at the 1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer.

See more pictures of Katherine Reutter here on Zimbio:

Katherine+Reutter in Short Track World Cup Day 2

Katherine Reutter and Allison Baver pose for photoggraphers on the medals podium the 1500 meter final during the Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track at the Utah Olympic Oval February 9, 2008 in Kearns, Utah. (Getty Images)more pics »

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