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Shelley Osterloh ReportingOne set of Utah twins is hitting new heights, thanks to a little sibling rivalry. This pair is ready to take on each other and the world in Torino.
Brett and Eric Camerota enjoy doing things together, but they are very competitive, so it makes sense that they would both be competing in their first Olympics together. The 21-year old twin brothers grew up in Park City and have been skiing and jumping almost since they can remember.
Eric Camerota, U.S. Nordic Combined Team: "When I was seven I moved up here and joined the club, jumping off hay bales and stuff like that."
Brett Camerota, U.S. Nordic Combined Team: "I grew up here in Park City, just skiing at Park City resort."
Brett and Eric compete in the Nordic Combined Event, a hybrid sport that combines both ski jumping and cross country skiing.
Eric Camerota: "It's so challenging, this sport. Really no one knows about it, but it's really challenging and that's kind of what fuels everyone."
Brett Camerota: "We have an endurance sport which takes almost all of our time up, but we still have a lot of plyos and things like that to make our muscles quick twitch muscles for jumping."
Each of these athletes has an impressive record and both worked hard to earn a spot on the Olympic team.
Eric Camerota: "Just growing up with the sport, learning about the Olympics and everything. That's the biggest event there is."
Brett and Eric will compete against each other in the individual event, but both men say they are still each other's biggest fan.
Brett Camerota: "We push each other in training, but as far as competitions go, it's not really competitive. We both push each other in comps and if one of us does well, it's good for both of us."
