Olympic gold medalist Angela Ruggiero, CEO and co-founder of Sports Innovation Lab, discusses the U.S. Women's Hockey team's gold medal win over Canada. Ruggiero also shares her thoughts on the cutting edge technology she saw at the PyeongChang games. Ruggiero says the gold medal game between the United States and Canada was one of the best hockey games she's ever seen. Ruggiero was a member of the last U.S. women's hockey team to win gold in 1998. She handed out the gold medals to this year's team members in South Korea. Ruggiero believes registration numbers will spike for young girls joining hockey teams in the U.S. Ruggiero also tells us about the amazing tech she saw at the games, from 5G cellular networks to events being broadcast in 8K.

Share:
More In Sports
Formula E Races to a More Sustainable Future
Cheddar's Michelle Castillo takes a deep dive into the world of Formula E racing. The all-electric motor sport is looking forward to a more sustainable future on and off the track.
Family Reunion Awaits Philippines' 1st Olympic Champion
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’s arduous buildup to the Tokyo Olympics culminated on the top step of the podium. Diaz won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines in a triumphant result for a country that has competed at every Summer Olympics except one since 1924.
Tokyo Olympics Viewership Down as Games Begin
After a year of delays, the Tokyo Olympics is finally here. But the growth in streaming is expected to lower broadcast viewership numbers. Still, advertisers and sponsors haven't pulled out of the popular live sporting event.
Load More