RACE TO GOLD
RACE TO GOLD
“He’s been training for this his whole life - he just didn’t know it.”
Meet Samuel Allred, a member of the USA Skeleton Development Team. He began skeleton racing in 2022 after years of intensive speed training for his previous athletic pursuits. Sam had always set his sights on becoming an Olympian, but he didn’t know how he’d get there - until he discovered skeleton.
The race to gold as an American athlete is a largely self-funded journey. To train and compete safely, competitors require access to specialized equipment as well as financial support for housing, travel, sliding fees, and more. Without financial backing, sustaining elite training and competition is a steep challenge.
What inspires you?
They say nothing worth having comes easily. What motivates you to push for wins in your every day life? Sam would love to hear from you!
