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USA Bobsled Launches Digital Combine on GMTM

USA Bobsled Launches Digital Combine on GMTM

Far away from any icy turns of a bobsled hill, on a steamy July day in Houston, Jeremy Hicks is trying to achieve his winter Olympic dreams. In front of a stopwatch and cell phone camera, the...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Nov 17 2020
USA Bobsled Partners With GMTM For Future Athlete Identification

USA Bobsled Partners With GMTM For Future Athlete Identification

USA Bobsled & Skeleton, America's governing body for sliding sports announced on April 6th that they will be partnering with GMTM for all future athlete identification. Following the launch of their...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Apr 07 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
How Much Do Collegiate Olympic Athletes Make For Winning? Not Much

How Much Do Collegiate Olympic Athletes Make For Winning? Not Much

Imagine being in college student athlete sitting in a dorm room, dreaming about competing at their sport’s highest level. While certain young athletes might have a chance to compete for team and...

ByAndrew Pistone | Wed Feb 23 2022
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How does Speed Skating work in the Winter Olympics?

How does Speed Skating work in the Winter Olympics?

Speed skating is a type of ice skating where competitors race each other in traveling a particular distance on skates. There are different kinds of speed skating, they include short track...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Dec 06 2021
USA Luge Hosts Virtual Talent Search For Hopeful Winter Olympians

USA Luge Hosts Virtual Talent Search For Hopeful Winter Olympians

USA Luge is starting their nationwide search for talent this winter. And they're doing it in a way they've never tried before... With a virtual talent search open to...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Dec 06 2021
Winter Olympics: What Is Luge?

Winter Olympics: What Is Luge?

Now that USA Luge has made it possible for any athlete to gain attention from their team coaches in the USA Luge Talent Search, it might be a good idea to spread some more info about this Winter...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sat Jan 15 2022
US Speedskating Hosts Virtual Short Track Challenge For Skaters Of All Ages

US Speedskating Hosts Virtual Short Track Challenge For Skaters Of All Ages

US Speedskating is offering short-track skaters a completely new way to interact and participate in the sport. Within a new virtual talent...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sun Feb 20 2022
Winter Olympics: The Differences Between Speed Skating and Short-Track

Winter Olympics: The Differences Between Speed Skating and Short-Track

Speed skating is an exciting sport and it is one of the sports that the Olympics features. Speed Skating and short track speed skating are different. Long-Track and Short-Track are two different...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Dec 08 2021
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What is Curling? Everything You Need To Know About The Winter Olympic Sport

What is Curling? Everything You Need To Know About The Winter Olympic Sport

Whether you’re looking into new sports to try out, or just enjoy watching curling in the Winter Olympics, curling is one of the most interesting sports to participate in! Nicknamed the “chess on...

ByAbigail Penn | Fri Jan 28 2022
What is Biathlon? Everything You Need To Know About The Winter Olympic Sport

What is Biathlon? Everything You Need To Know About The Winter Olympic Sport

Every four years, when the Winter Olympics headlines the February sports lineup after the Super Bowl, the sport of Biathlon finally gets its time in the limelight. Biathlon combines cross country...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jan 12 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
What is Nordic Combined? The Ultimate Guide To The Winter Olympic Sport

What is Nordic Combined? The Ultimate Guide To The Winter Olympic Sport

The two events included in Nordic Combined are quite different: cross-country skiing, which requires endurance, and ski jumping, the daredevil event that rewards courage, aerodynamic form, and a...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sun Dec 19 2021
USOPC Launches The Road To Gold, Virtual Tryout For Winter Olympic Sports

USOPC Launches The Road To Gold, Virtual Tryout For Winter Olympic Sports

There is just under one month until 86 nations join together for the opening ceremonies of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. And just like in years past, athletes and sports fans across America are...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jan 26 2022
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Olympic Sports: How To Participate In The Road To Gold Winter Tryout

Olympic Sports: How To Participate In The Road To Gold Winter Tryout

The Olympic Winter Games are right around the corner with teams from 100+ nations convening in Beijing for the quadrennial event. For many athletes with a competitive spirit, watching the fanfare of...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Jan 27 2022
The Road To Gold: Three Talent-Transfer Athletes Who Impressed In The USOPC Winter Tryout

The Road To Gold: Three Talent-Transfer Athletes Who Impressed In The USOPC Winter Tryout

Even though many states are still seeing snow fall this late in the new year, the opportunity to try winter sports remains a hard one to find. With only a couple bobsled and luge tracks on American...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Apr 06 2022
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Launches Virtual Try Out on GMTM

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Launches Virtual Try Out on GMTM

Pay attention to how any Winter Olympian trains in the off-season, and you’ll see the work doesn’t stop when the snow and ice melt. After months of international competition, America's winter sports...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Jun 27 2022
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partners With GMTM For Future Athlete Identification

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partners With GMTM For Future Athlete Identification

Have you watched the Olympic Winter Games and thought, ‘I want to do that’? Now you have the opportunity. U.S. Ski & Snowboard has partnered with GMTM to recruit young athletes and Olympic hopefuls...

ByTiffany Allen | Mon Sep 12 2022
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
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How To Participate In The U.S. Aerials Ski Team Digital Combine On GMTM

How To Participate In The U.S. Aerials Ski Team Digital Combine On GMTM

If you’ve ever tried the sport of skiing, you’ve certainly felt the rush that comes when you speed down the mountain. Whether you spent your day in ski school or glided over the moguls on an expert...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Sep 29 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
Team USA Creates Community Hub For Winter Sports

Team USA Creates Community Hub For Winter Sports

Team USA and GMTM are partnering to create a Winter Sports Hub to allow high-performance staff, coaches and athletes to access educational resources, share information, and drive a Winter Sports...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Dec 29 2022
Frequently Asked Questions: Team USA Winter Sports Community on GMTM

Frequently Asked Questions: Team USA Winter Sports Community on GMTM

This article was written to help athletes navigate the Team USA: Winter Sports hub on GMTM. To read more about the Winter Sports hub and how it will help hopeful Olympic athletes be discovered, check...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Dec 29 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
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Former Texas football player earns an invite to USA Bobsled Rookie Training

Former Texas football 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 | Tue Jan 24 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
Aerials Project Gold: U.S. Freeski Looks For Top Junior Skiers on GMTM

Aerials Project Gold: U.S. Freeski Looks For Top Junior Skiers on GMTM

U.S. Ski and Snowboard is investing time into the thousands of elite junior freeski athletes working towards their podium dreams. In a new pathway to their Aerials Project Gold Camps, the coaches at...

ByTiffany Allen | Mon May 01 2023
USA Skeleton athlete Mystique Ro finishes career year with eight first-place finishes

USA Skeleton athlete Mystique Ro finishes career year with eight first-place finishes

The United States Bobsled & Skeleton team has an exciting young talent in Mystique Ro. The 29-year-old from Nokesville, Virginia earned a career-high eight gold-medal finishes in her 2022-2023 season...

ByTiffany Allen | Tue May 23 2023
18-Year-Old Aerials Ski Athlete Uses GMTM To Ramp Up His Olympic Journey

18-Year-Old Aerials Ski Athlete Uses GMTM To Ramp Up His Olympic Journey

Ashton Salwan has seen a lot in his 18 years. Ahead of his upcoming birthday at the end of June, Salwan has already competed in six different countries in international competition. And despite his...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jun 07 2023
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Virtual World Flip League: Elevating Aerial Athletics Through Innovation

Virtual World Flip League: Elevating Aerial Athletics Through Innovation

In a world characterized by continuous technological advancements, traditional sports organizations are leveraging digital platforms to evolve their events and engage a wider range of participants....

ByTiffany Allen | Mon Aug 28 2023
Chasing Gold: From Football Field to Olympic Hopeful

Chasing Gold: From Football Field to Olympic Hopeful

Embarking on a journey toward Olympic glory is like stepping onto an uncharted path, where every twist and turn is an opportunity to test yourself and redefine your limits. In the realm of athletes...

ByLaura Luzzi | Tue Sep 19 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
The Firefighter Taking His Strength to the Ice

The Firefighter Taking His Strength to the Ice

Firefighter & Family Man Tyler Muniz, 33, is a professional firefighter and prominent member of the De Soto, Kansas community. Serving Johnson County since 2019, Tyler is a family man who selflessly...

ByLaura Luzzi | Tue Oct 17 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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From Jersey Shore to Team USA: Steve Cluley's Journey to Olympic Heights

From Jersey Shore to Team USA: Steve Cluley's Journey to Olympic Heights

Steve Cluley is from Manasquan, New Jersey, a well known town located on the infamous "Jersey Shore." From a young age, Steve aspired to be a U.S. Olympic athlete. He was drawn into the world of...

ByLaura Luzzi | Tue Jan 09 2024
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
Spotlight on Aerials: From GMTM to World Cup

Spotlight on Aerials: From GMTM to World Cup

In 2023, U.S. Ski & Snowboard hosted their first-ever Virtual World Flip League on GMTM and launched the Project Gold interest form, in order to attract new athletes to the sport of aerials. Through...

ByLaura Luzzi | Mon Feb 26 2024