American Biathlete Sacrifices Olympic Spot for Twin Sister

This just in from the department of feels: A biathlete realized her dream by earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team—only to forfeit her ticket to Sochi so her twin sister could join the squad

No, this isn't the plot of a made-for-TV movie. But it is just one more reason to love the Winter Olympics

Lanny and Tracy Barnes (pictured above) are twin sisters from Durango, Colo. They're 31 years old, although Lanny's got about five minutes on her little sister. They grew up in the heart of skiing country, then learned to shoot from their father, a hunter, as young children. (Olympic biathlon combines cross-country skiing and target shooting as competitors strive for both speed and accuracy.) Read more...