they are in fact positive be put into places that are quite isolating. one ski jumper from austria describing this as no words, no feelings, just emptiness. that is compounded by the extre extreme isolation. it s made to be an extremely difficult situation all together. and so much to watch. at the upcoming games. david culver, thank you for your report. thank you for joining us. see you back here tomorrow, same time, same place. until then, you can join me on twitter. the news continues after a short break.
a team usa ski jumper got creative for her olympic training by using get this wii fit. the video game allows players to bend their knees and speed down a virtual slope no snow needed. little did wii know its game would be a skill. your next hour of cnn newsroom starts right now. tonight biden warning putin of swift and severe costs amid escalating fears of an imminent attack against ukraine. there s a very distinct possibility russia will choose to act militarily. the call between the two leaders comes as the u.s. pulls some of its forces out of ukraine and orders the evacuation of most of its embassy staff. meantime the russians accusing the western powers of spreading a large scale disinformation
to show thim that it s possible to go after your dreams and goals. so now so more than ever, i m doing this for a greater pur purpose. elana myers taylor there talking just ahead of these games. she has an infectious personality, radiates light wherever she goes, and we ll see if she could pull off what many might not be possible, going after to medal at these games after missing a bunch of practice, almost a week long in isolation. if anyone can do it, it s elana. it s really amazing story. i hope the snow lets up there. appreciate it, coy wire. thanks so much. thanks, kim. well, team usa ski jumper is using technology to boost her olympic training. specifically, a wii fit. have a look. the interactive video game system allows logan sankey practice bending and straightening her knees in the comfort of her room.
you definitely don t want to fall. reporter: all the athletes are following strict covid protocols. a daily pcr test raises the fear they could be pulled from the games at any moment already an austrian ski jumper is out, and there have been outbreaks with norwegian cross-country skiers, russian bobsledders, and danish hockey players. one posting this emotional video about the psychological toll of isolation this is very hard for me reporter: hours ago she was released but elana meyers taylor is still in isolation. today it was announced she was supposed to be a flag bearer at the opening ceremony, instead speed skater brittany bowe will take her place i can t think of a more incredible person to walk in my place. reporter: she will be joined by curler john shuster i have a ton of gratitude, i m just honored. reporter: stephanie gosk, nbc news, beijing. up next, the 8-year-old boy whose
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