Montanans Represent in Winter Games

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Story Published: Feb 19, 2010 at 9:14 PM MST

Story Updated: Feb 19, 2010 at 9:40 PM MST

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Big Sky country is well represented in the 2010 Olympics by two Montana skiers.

Bozeman's Heather McPhie was in the running in the women's freestyle moguls last weekend until a fall on her second run doomed her medal hopes.

Butte's Bryon Wilson will bring home a bronze medal after a spectacular showing in the men's moguls.

As the two have soaked up the Olympic experience, Bryon and Heather say Montana is definitely on their minds.

McPhie says, "I think both of us are really proud of where we're from. I ski with my belt buckle and "Made in Montana" sticker and always think about home and how much support we had there and how thankful we are for everyone who's been really excited for us and supported us through the ups and downs."

Bryon Wilson adds, "In the finish area, Heather got me in trouble. I was supposed to sit there and take pictures. She had this Montana flag and she made me run over and get it and I got yelled at for it. But, you only get to do it once."

Bryon and Heather say they hope to make it back to Montana soon to celebrate with family and friends.

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