Winter Olympics 2018: Top Twitter follows for Pyeongchang Games

With the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics upon us, it's time to find out the best ways to stay informed throughout all of the festivities. 

While the IOC and the Pyeongchang Games have their own official accounts, we've put together a list of 15 other must-follow Twitter accounts for the 23rd Winter Olympics.

Whether you are looking for minute-by-minute coverage or want the behind-the-scene scoop from athletes themselves, these accounts will be sure to keep you well informed throughout the Games. 

1.  @miketirico  — Mike Tirico will be the primetime host for the first Olympics since 1992 without Bob Costas. Tirico spent 25 years as a sportscaster with ESPN before he was hired by NBC in 2016 where he became an announcer and host for the network's football coverage. 

2.  @NBCOlympics — NBC, the official broadcast partner of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games, will have full coverage of the events in Pyeongchang on all of its platforms. This account will share everything from behind-the-scene photos, firsthand interviews to rapid updates and observations.

3. @shaunwhite  — Shaun White's journey to the 2018 Winter Games hasn't been easy after a scary accident in October and missing finals at an Olympic qualifier, but the 31 year-old remains optimistic sharing updates on Twitter. White is known for winning and loves to keep his fans in the loop as he heads into his fourth Olympics. 

4.  @TeamUSA  — The official Twitter of the U.S. Olympic Committee is on the ground in Pyeongchang to give updates on the Team USA's 242 athletes at the Winter Games, which is the largest Winter Olympic team for any nation in history. Stay up to date on all of the coverage of your favorite athletes with this account. 

5.  @lindseyvonn  — After overcoming a knee injury that kept her out of the 2014 Sochi Olympics, Lindsey Vonn is back. The 33-year-old has become the face of the U.S. alpine ski team, and the veteran is known to share her thoughts on Twitter, both heading into the race and her analysis afterward.  

6.  @usahockey  — There are some intriguing storylines on the hockey side for the U.S., including the  roster selected for Pyeongchang on the men's squad. It marks the first time since the 1994 Games that the men's team will not feature NHL stars, and instead will include collegiate and European professional league players. Another storyline to watch for the women: they've emerged as a gold medal favorites expected to battle rival Canada. 

7. @ApoloOhno  — As the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian of all time, Apolo Ohno will have the inside scoop when it comes to short-track speed skating. He hasn't competed since 2010 in Vancouver, but after winning eight medals in three Olympics he commentated the 2014 Sochi Games for NBC. He will join the network again in Pyeongchang.

8.  @JohnnyGWeir  — Two-time Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir, along with Tara Lipinski and host Terry Gannon, will appear as a lead analyst during NBC Olympic primetime coverage of figure skating. He certainly knows what he's talking about when it comes to figure skating, and he's not afraid to share his opinions of the sport on Twitter. There's even a co-account featuring Weir and Lipinski (@TaraandJohnny) if you don't want to miss a single thing — like how many suitcases they packed for their stay in Pyeongchang.

9. @MikaelaShiffrin — In addition to Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin has emerged as a promising contender to lead Team USA on the slopes. Shiffrin made her Olympic debut in 2014 at only 18 years old where she became the youngest ever to win an Olympic gold medal in the slalom event. 

10. @katiecouric  — Katie Couric, the former host of the "Today" show, will be a part of NBC's broadcast team of the Winter Olympics as she will co-host the opening ceremony. She will also provide commentary and interview select Olympians throughout the games. This will be the fourth Opening Ceremony she has co-hosted and will join Tirico in the booth.

11. @JuliaMancuso  — While Julia Mancuso won't be competing in Pyeongchang as she announced her retirement from skiing just weeks before the Olympics, she will certainly be following the Winter Games and be able to provide special insight into Team USA. Mancuso competed in the Olympics four times and she finished her career as the most decorated skier the U.S. has seen with more Olympic medals than any American woman in alpine skiing. 

12. @USFigureSkating  — The U.S. is expected to have a big presence in figure skating this Olympics with Bradie Tennell, Mirai Nagasu and Karen Chen leading the women's side while Nathan Chen and Adam Rippon lead the men. There is sure to be a lot of action and high-level performances from the U.S. to follow on this account. 

13.  @tedligety  — Veteran Ted Ligety is known as one of the best giant slalom racers in the history of skiing. At age 21, he shocked the world becoming the youngest American male to win an Olympic gold medal in alpine skiing, and in 2014 he won Team USA's first-ever Olympic gold in giant slalom. He loves sharing photos of his journey and will have a lot more opportunities to do so on the ground in Peyongchang. 

14. @usacurl  — If you don't know much about USA Curling, we've got your covered with everything you need to know heading into the Olympics here, but a good account to follow during the Games is curling's official Twitter. The account provides informative links to results and re-tweets some of the best curling content out there, including this gem of Warriors star Stephen Curry attempting to curl. 

15. @ShaniDavis — Speed skater Shani Davis made Olympic history when he became the first African-American from any nation to win a gold medal in an individual sport during the 2006 Olympics at age 24. He qualified for his fifth Olympics, and while his Twitter account may not be as informative as others, it will certainly provide some entertainment.