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10. Allison Baver, Music Lover

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While many athletes tend to be one-dimensional, Allison is an avid music lover. You can read her journal on her website to find out about her experience at South by Southwest.

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9. Not Always a Speed Skater

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Allison did not take up the sport until she was almost finished high school. It is impressive to see how far she has come.

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8. Beauty and Brains

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Allison is a graduate of Penn State, and she also has an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology. She is the complete package.

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7. Founder of Off The Ice Foundation

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Allison founded the Off the Ice Foundation to help fight against obesity, crime, disease and poor education. She is really making a difference for young people.

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6. She Is Single

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According to her website, she is single. She may have some wedding offers after the Olympics are over, but you still have a chance.

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5. Auditioned For Biggest Loser

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You can find a video audition on Youtube of Allison sending in her qualifications as a potential trainer for the show.

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4. Polite Police

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A big pet peeve for Allison is rude people who do not say thank you. Make sure to remember your manners around her.

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3. Gruesome Injury

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Allison suffered a broken leg that could have ended her career. She fought back from her injury though, and she earned a medal in 2010.

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2. Lives and Trains in Salt Lake City

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It takes dedication to be an Olympic athlete. Allison fully committed herself to her sport by living and training in Utah.

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1. Small Twitter Following

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It seems strange that Allison has less than 6,000 twitter followers, but that number will probably change in a few weeks.


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