Team USA is sending 109 women to represent the United States at the Winter Olympics. SELF's Amy Eisinger joins Cheddar to discuss some of the most inspiring athletes to watch during the games. The magazine is featuring some of the Olympians as part of its Body Stories video franchise. Eisinger reveals why Paralympic skier Amy Purdy decided to stop covering up her prosthetic legs. She also shares the incredible story of how Oksana Masters overcame radiation from Chernobyl to become an Olympic medalist. Plus, find out how hockey star Hilary Knight fought for women's equality and won. Then, the special projects director reveals some of the new initiatives at SELF and how they fit into the media company's mission. The platform just launched its Health Conditions A-Z hub in conjunction with the Mayo Clinic. The magazine discusses fitness and sports through the lens of positivity and empathy.

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