Mark Grimmette

Mark Grimmette is the lucky member of Team USA who will carrying the American flag during the 2010 Winter Games opening ceremony. The Olympian was selected by fellow members of the U.S. Olympic Committee.I'm still shaking." Grimmette said to USA Today. "I was incredibly surprised when Brian [Martin] told me, and I'm still trying to process it all. To be the person leading the U.S. Team into the Opening Ceremony is just such a great honor."Along with luge partner Brian Martin, Grimmette has...Read Full Story

Mark Grimmette's retirement from luge lasted about a month.Grimmette has taken over as the sports program director for USA Luge, giving the five-time Olympian the job of overseeing all aspects of the national team and building for the 2014 Sochi Games.His hiring was announced Tuesday, three days after the federation's board unanimously approved the move.Grimmette hoped for a job with the national team, but didn't expect to be immediately put in charge. He will assume many of the duties held...Read Full Story

Mark Grimmette is a member of the U.S. Olympic team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Mark Grimmette is competing for medals in Olympic Luge. Find more Mark Grimmette news, pictures, and information here.Competing with Mark Grimmette in Olympic Luge are:Erin HamlinDan JoyeBrian MartinChris MazdzerMatt MortensenChristian NiccumMegan SweeneyBengt WaldenAshley WaldenCourtney ZablockiEvent Schedule:February 13 7:45 PM Luge - Men's Singles Run 1 February 13 8:45 PM Luge - Men's Singles...Read Full Story

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For Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin, Olympic gold remains out of reach, and maybe for good. The American pair finished a disappointing 13th on Wednesday night, way behind Austrian brothers Andreas and Wolfgang Linger, who doubled their personal gold medal count by winning for the second straight games.Read Full Story