U.S. speed skater Jennifer Rodriguez's No. 1 fan was always her mom. Whether Jennifer was winning two gold medals in Salt Lake City, retiring and coming back, getting married and divorced, her mom, Barbara Rodriguez, was there to support her.

So when Barbara lost her 16-year battle with cancer this past June, Jennifer didn't know if she could continue pursuing her Vancouver dream.

We caught up with Jennifer in September when she talked about her mom and her decision to compete in her honor....

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