Once again, our friendly neighborhood Stephen Colbert brings new meaning to the phrase “hard-working” by filming a segment over his break. This looks like it’s going to be yet another knockout in his Olympic series; click past the fold for more information.

This comes courtesy of the Gazette:

Fredricks teams up with Colbert
By GAZETTE STAFF Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009

Tucker Fredricks of Janesville will do his part to thank The Colbert Nation.

The U.S. Olympic team speedskater will “coach” Steven Colbert, host of Comedy Central’s Colbert Report, in a race against U.S. Olympic gold medalist Shani Davis.

. . .

“At first, I was supposed to race, but they decided to have somebody else,” Fredricks said. “Shani’s name came up, and Shani said ‘yeah.’ ’’

Fredricks said he enjoys Colbert, and he will be ready to take the comedian’s quick wit.

“I really like the show,” Fredricks said. “I know he will make fun of me, and won’t be able to make a comeback.’’

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Read the full article here

Obviously, the Gazette hasn’t yet realized that “SteVens” are “jerks”, but otherwise, this is great news!

(H/t to Katt!)

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