Athletes gather in Spokane for chance to slide to Winter Olympics glory
Athletes gathered in Spokane to participate in a recruiting combine for bobsled and skeleton events. The event aimed to find new talent for Team USA ahead of the Winter Olympics in the French Alps. Participants had the opportunity to compete for a spot on the Olympic team, regardless of prior experience in the sports.
- ▪The recruiting combine took place at Shadle Park High School in Spokane.
- ▪Athletes paid a $75 registration fee and underwent a series of tests.
- ▪USA Bobsled and Skeleton is conducting similar events across the country to attract new athletes.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 02:01:00 +0000 |
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