Uhlaender is among the most honest and sincere athletes. And few are so candid about their disappointing finishes. It is admirable that a woman can keep such calm. This is a valuable trait not only for her athletic performance but also for all of us. Here's a look at her achievements in various sliding sports. Read also about Chen, the top female speedskater, and Shiffrin the top-ranked female slalom skier.
Uhlaender, the American woman who won five medals in the sliding sport, is the only one.
Katie Uhlaender is 37 years old and hails from Central Texas. She has dedicated her whole life to the sport. She's one the four Team USA team members who has been qualified to compete in her fifth Winter Olympics. The skeleton event is an endurance and speed-based event. Uhlaender is one of few women who have won a medal in the skeleton event at five Winter Olympics. Even though her attempt to compete in her fifth Olympics was almost thwarted due to COVID's emergence, Uhlaender is the only American woman to have participated in five events of sliding at the Winter Olympics.
Mazdzer is American man who has won a medal in a single luge
Alex Mazdzer won the silver medal in PyeongChang. It is the highest American men's single luge finish at an Olympic Games. Mazdzer's performance in PyeongChang was better than any other USA Luge competitor. While he did not claim to have the favorite, he is confident he will be able to run four clean runs in PyeongChang. In the past four years, Mazdzer has relied on his mental side to win medals.
Shiffrin is the best female slalom skier
Mikaela Schiffrin, despite her youth and poor performance in Super-G has already made a name of herself in this sport. In the opening round against Slovakia, Shiffrin took the top spot and completed her first slalom run. In the second round against Slovakia, Germany, and Italy, Shiffrin was unable to finish the race. Still, she finished all three races and congratulated her teammates. She became the second Olympic debutant to compete in all six Alpine events. This feat was shared with Petra Vlhova from the Czech Republic in 2018.
Since 2011, Chock and Bates have been competing together
Chock & Bates have been competing since 2011. Since 2011 when they met, they have been a winning couple. They were sixth in the 2017 World Championships after competing at the Grand Prix Final. Chock and Bates were second and first at the U.S. Championships. Out of their World Championships success, Chock and Bates won the U.S. Championships a total of eight times.
Moses' involvement with future athletes
Moses' involvement with American future athletes can be explained by several factors. He attended Pepperdine University, where he also founded The Platinum Group. This group represents top-class athletes in business ventures. Moses also serves as a selection officer for the National Academy of Sciences and as a member of President's Circle. He was also elected to the U.S. Olympic Committee executive committee and serves as a commission member for the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships.