PyeongChang Olympics

High Point’s Bergsma leads U.S. to bronze medal in Team Pursuit

February 21, 2018 Brett Friedlander

After eight years and three disappointments in Pyeongchang, Heather Richardson Bergsma has finally won her Olympic medal. The former inline skater from High Point combined with Brittany Bowe and Mia Manganello to defeat Canada early […]

Bergsma’s Olympic frustrations continue in 500-meter race

February 18, 2018 Brett Friedlander

The Olympic frustrations of High Point native Heather Richardson Bergsma continued Saturday with an 11th-place finish in the women’s 500 meter event in Pyeongchang. The former inline skater, who is married to Dutch gold medalist […]

Apex’s Griffin makes Olympic history, High Point’s Bergsma disappointed again

February 14, 2018 Brett Friedlander

Wednesday was a day of both history and disappointment for North Carolinians participating in the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The history was provided by Duke graduate student and Apex native Randi Griffin, who […]

Bergsma finishes eighth in Pyeongchang speedskating debut

February 12, 2018 Brett Friedlander

Heather Richardson Bergsma’s Olympic disappointments continued Monday when the High Point native finished eighth in the 1,500-meter women’s speedskating event in Pyeongchang. Bergsma, whose best individual finish in her two previous Olympic appearances was sixth […]

High Point native Bergsma qualifies for Pyeongchang Olympics

January 8, 2018 Brett Friedlander

High Point native Heather Richardson Bergsma earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic team this week, qualifying for the PyeongChang Games with a strong performance at the U.S. Long Track Speed Skating trials in Milwaukee. […]