The Olympics never cease to amaze me. Perhaps it’s because they only come around every two years, or the simple fact that the world’s greatest athletes are gathered together for one phenomenal event.
Beginning Friday, February 7th, and running through Sunday, February 23rd keep up with all of the latest from Sochi with these great apps:
Social media lovers, rejoice. This app brings together all of your favorite athletes’ feeds from their verified Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. You can also view trending topics specific to the Winter Games. My favorite of the bunch.
WOW (Wireless Olympic Works) serves as a “Wireless Olympic Games information service provider. Android users – this will be your go-to app for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Samsung developed this all-in-one app that can be personalized by sport, athletes or specific country to keep track of schedules, results, and medals that matter to you. Favorite feature: An interactive visual guide to all 15 winter sports—in case, like me, you’re still really confused by curling.
This app gets straight to the point with the ability to personalize your information by country, sport, or individual athletes. Its user-friendly design makes it perfect as a go-to for schedules, air times, and metal count. Favorite Feature: Receive a notification each time one of your favorites wins a medal.
Sochi, Russia may be more than 5,000 miles away from the U.S., but AT&T developed this unique app to allow you to share your support from home. Simply download the free app and record yourself cheering ‘U-S-A!’ The short clip will be shared in real time on ItsOurTime.com and some will even be featured in Times Square on February 10th.
Feeling inspired to hit the slopes? Check out the latest snow reports from ski slopes in your region as well as across the globe with these apps.