12 February 2010 - 16:26The 2010 Social Network Olympics

The 2010 Olympic athletes have a lot on their minds right now and training and competing is not all they are thinking about. The winter 2010 athletes have decided to go social. Along with watching our favorite athletes compete against the rest of the world, we can now follow their journey through the games via Twitter and Facebook.

Chad Hedrick posts, “Just finished my last practice- 5000 meter tomorrow on NBC! First opening ceremonies- I can’t wait to rock my USA gear- see you later on tv.” While other athletes report their excitement for the opening ceremonies, Twitter created a great platform for some to share their blessings for the Georgian luger, Nodar Kumaritashvili. Also joining the Twitter ranks are snowboarder Shawn White, figure skater Johnny Weir, and speed skaters Apolo Ohno and Heather Richardson. For a complete list of tweeting athletes, check out Twitter.

With the constant flow of Twitter and Facebook updates, we can experience the 2010 Winter Games as if we were walking beside the world class athletes themselves. We can wake up and follow their lives as they attack their goals and live their dreams.

With the increase of posts within the past couple weeks; we are sure to see the Olympics through a whole new perspective. Athletes are personally connecting with their fans and fans are responding though a show of their support. Be sure to watch the opening ceremonies tonight and check Twitter to see what it’s like through the athletes’ perspective.