Chris Plys ready and raring for U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials:

Chris Plys Ready for U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials

Two-time Olympian Chris Plys, who plays third for John Shuster, is quietly confident as his team prepares for the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials. This event will decide which team represents the United States at December’s Olympic Qualification Event and beyond.

Path to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Before the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and the Olympic Qualification Event 2025 in Kelowna, Canada, the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials is the immediate focus. The five-day competition features the country’s top men's and women's curling teams and will determine the champion who will pursue one of the last two available quotas for the 2026 Games.

Chris Plys’ Perspective

At 38 years old, Plys has already competed at the Vancouver 2010 and Beijing 2022 Olympics. Discussing the upcoming trials at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) summit in New York, he expressed strong enthusiasm despite a recent injury.

“I’m proud to face this challenge head-on and excited about what’s ahead,” Plys said at the USOPC summit.
Upcoming Challenges

For Chris Plys, this trial is a mix of motivation and determination as he aims to continue his Olympic journey.

Author's summary: Chris Plys approaches the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials with quiet confidence and enthusiasm, ready to compete despite a recent injury and aiming for a third Olympic appearance.

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