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USA Bobsled Launches Second Digital Combine For New Athletes

USA Bobsled Launches Second Digital Combine For New Athletes

Following the success of their first Virtual Combine, USA Bobsled & Skeleton has launched a follow-up event called "Season...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Nov 01 2021
Ten New USA Bobsled Athletes Who Were Discovered On GMTM

Ten New USA Bobsled Athletes Who Were Discovered On GMTM

Following the social distancing mandates and travel restrictions made during the pandemic in the summer of 2021, USA Bobsled & Skeleton coaches were concerned about how they were going to find new...

ByScotty Jenkins | Fri Aug 26 2022
Every Olympic Sport You Can  Virtually Tryout For Right Now

Every Olympic Sport You Can Virtually Tryout For Right Now

The Winter Olympic Games are being held in Beijing, China from February 4 to February 20, 2021. But, even though the world's best athletes in each Olympic sport are competing on the biggest stage,...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sun Jan 02 2022
Bobsled Athlete Found On GMTM Is Selected For USA National Team

Bobsled Athlete Found On GMTM Is Selected For USA National Team

In September of 2020, former Princeton football and track athlete Charlie Volker submitted his film to USA Bobsled's Digital Combine on GMTM. Twelve months later, he was officially selected as one of...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Feb 08 2022
Want To Be A Bobsledder? Here's Everything You Need To Know To Get Started

Want To Be A Bobsledder? Here's Everything You Need To Know To Get Started

Ice Hockey has had its moments in history. Downhill Skiing may be the most-exhilarating sport ever put on TV. And Figure Skating is about as technical and awe-inspiring as anything. But only one...

ByAbigail Penn | Wed Sep 07 2022
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USA Bobsled and Skeleton Hosts Third Annual Digital Combine For Hopeful Olympic Athletes

USA Bobsled and Skeleton Hosts Third Annual Digital Combine For Hopeful Olympic Athletes

Coaches from the United States’ Olympic teams are serious about helping athletes from different backgrounds discover winter sports. And the return of the USA Bobsled Digital Combine makes it easier...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Sep 22 2022
Bobsled Tryouts: Which other sports produce the best American bobsledders?

Bobsled Tryouts: Which other sports produce the best American bobsledders?

The U.S. National Bobsled Team is pretty unique when compared to the roster of other winter Olympic sports. This team is unique because it is composed almost entirely of athletes who came from a...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Dec 14 2022
Former BYU Volleyball player earns an invite to USA Bobsled Rookie Training

Former BYU Volleyball player earns an invite to USA Bobsled Rookie Training

Ten promising Olympic hopefuls were chosen by USA Bobsled and Skeleton to attend their January Rookie Camp. Each of the athletes was discovered after participating in the team's annual digital...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jan 04 2023
Meet The Top Finishers At The 2023 USA Bobsled & Skeleton National Championships

Meet The Top Finishers At The 2023 USA Bobsled & Skeleton National Championships

LAKE PLACID, NY - The 2023 Skeleton Selection Races and the USABS National Championships for both Skeleton and Bobsled took place this weekend at Mt. Vanhoevenberg near Lake Placid. Four total heats...

ByAbby Slenker | Thu Mar 30 2023
USA Bobsled & Skeleton Hosts In-Person Combine Open to the Public

USA Bobsled & Skeleton Hosts In-Person Combine Open to the Public

USA Bobsled & Skeleton has been working to provide unique opportunities for aspiring athletes to showcase their skills and potentially start a career in an olympic sport. On June 11, 2023 USA...

ByTiffany Allen | Fri Jun 16 2023
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From Collegiate Wrestling to Bobsled Aspirations

From Collegiate Wrestling to Bobsled Aspirations

The Competitive Spirit Logan Radik, a 24-year-old retired DII Collegiate Wrestler, is on a new journey to achieve greatness in the world of bobsled. With a passion for competition and a relentless...

ByAlli Marbach | Fri Jul 07 2023
USA Bobsled & Skeleton Launches Registration for August In-Person Combine

USA Bobsled & Skeleton Launches Registration for August In-Person Combine

USA Bobsled & Skeleton has launched registration for their next in-person combine open to the public. The August combine will be held at the U.S. Performance Center in Charlotte, NC. Participants...

ByTiffany Allen | Tue Aug 01 2023
Betting on Bobsled: The Pursuit of an Olympic Dream

Betting on Bobsled: The Pursuit of an Olympic Dream

A Family-Friendly Wager The Mangolds are a close knit family with a strong presence in the Eureka, Illinois community. Charles’ family owns a local car dealership, where he’s worked throughout...

ByLaura Luzzi | Tue Oct 17 2023
GMTM Athletes Showcasing Heart and Hustle

GMTM Athletes Showcasing Heart and Hustle

Our mission at GMTM is to provide athletes with the ultimate social platform to connect with opportunities, coaches, and other athletes around the world. Many GMTM athletes aspire to compete at the...

ByLaura Luzzi | Wed Nov 15 2023
Ole Miss Rebel to Olympic Hopeful: Elliot Markuson’s Remarkable Path to Team USA

Ole Miss Rebel to Olympic Hopeful: Elliot Markuson’s Remarkable Path to Team USA

Passion fuels action, which was apparent from the minute Elliot Markuson, Team USA Bobsled athlete, began speaking with me. Elliot had a unique upbringing, which afforded him the opportunity to be...

ByLaura Luzzi | Mon Nov 27 2023
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Bobsled Beginner to World Cup Brakeman: Emily Renna's Rise to the Top

Bobsled Beginner to World Cup Brakeman: Emily Renna's Rise to the Top

Emily Renna grew up in Fairport, New York, a suburb of Rochester, as a decorated athlete on her high school’s track and field team. A member of the Fairport High School varsity team since her...

ByLaura Luzzi | Tue Jan 16 2024