They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
"Our members train and compete throughout the year – and aim for the Olympic and Paralympic Games," the website continued.
Of the eight men selected to the team, Abdul-Saboor is one of two with the most experience, having previously competed in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. In 2018, Abdul-Saboor finished 21st in the two-man event and 19th in the four-man event. Valdes, who will turn 32 during the Olympics and plans to retire after the games, said he wants the team’s younger sliders to understand the need for a championship mentality.
Also members of the WCAP, Sgt. Emily Sweeney and Airman 1st Class Kelly Curtis will be representing the U.S. in luge and the skeleton, respectively.FILE - Emily Sweeney of USA competes in her first run of the Women's competition during the FIL Luge World Cup at Olympia-Rodelbahn on Nov. 23, 2019 in Innsbruck, Austria.She "won a junior world title in 2013 and competed in seven world championships since that year. She’s also reached the podium seven times in world cup competition.
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