10 Soldier-athletes will represent the United States in more ways than one as
they compete at the highest level in their sports while also
serving their country.
WASHINGTON, July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army is proud to
announce that ten U.S. Army Soldier-athletes will represent
the United States in Paris this summer:
- Staff Sgt. Rachel Tozier
(Women's Trap)
- Staff Sgt. William Hinton (Men's
Trap)
- Sgt. Sagen Maddalena (Women's
10m Air Rifle, 10m Mixed Team Air Rifle, 50m Smallbore)
- Sgt. Ivan Roe (Men's
10m Air Rifle, 10m Mixed Team Air Rifle, 50m Smallbore)
- Staff Sgt. Kevin Nguyen (Men's
Para Shooting)
- Sgt. 1st Class John Joss III
(Men's Para Shooting)
- Staff Sgt. Leonard Korir (Men's
Marathon)
- Capt. Samantha Sullivan (Women's
Rugby Sevens)
- Spc. Kamal Bey (Men's
Greco-Roman Wrestling)
- Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth
Marks (Women's Para Swimming)
Each Soldier-athlete competing this summer has a unique journey
to service and their sport. These extraordinary ambassadors taking
the world stage for the U.S. Army and the nation include a
first-generation American who chose to serve and compete on behalf
of the United States, women paving
the way for the future in male-dominated events, and athletes who
are honoring their family and cultural heritage through both their
service and sport.
As both Soldiers and Paris-bound athletes, these men and women
possess the physical discipline, mental agility, desire for
excellence, and spirit of teamwork that can only be found in the
U.S. Army. The training, values, and dedication it takes to be an
Army Soldier translate seamlessly to athletic success and ensure
these Soldiers are prepared and supported to perform well in any
environment, including the world stage.
The Army has been training Soldier-athlete talent to compete on
the world stage for more than 75 years, sending more than 600
Soldier-athletes to compete and earning more than 120 total medals
across various sports and disciplines.
The majority of the Army's Soldier-athletes serve and train in
two Army Units: The World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) and the U.S.
Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU). WCAP allows top-ranked
Soldier-athletes to compete at the elite, international level in a
variety of sports alongside teammates who share their mission of
service, and USAMU allows Soldier-athletes and coaches with expert
marksmanship techniques and weaponry skills to compete across
several shooting disciplines, including rifle, shotgun, and pistol
events.
Even as part of these internationally renowned athletic
programs, Soldier-athletes are Soldiers first, and they apply the
teamwork, discipline, and resiliency learned in the Army to compete
at the highest level. To date, U.S. Army Soldier-athletes have
participated in 36 different events, including shooting, boxing,
wrestling, rugby sevens, track and field, triathlon, swimming, and
more.
For more information on the many possibilities available in the
U.S. Army, visit GoArmy.com.
About the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program (WCAP):
WCAP is one of the many opportunities for Soldiers to be all they
can be. These Soldier-athletes come from all components of the
Army–Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard–and hone their skills
with top military and civilian coaches at state-of-the-art training
centers in Fort Carson, Colorado,
and across the country. WCAP Soldiers also participate in community
outreach activities, such as hosting clinics, speaking to high
school and college students, and meeting with professional sports
teams. For more information on WCAP, visit
GoArmy.com/world-class-athlete-program.
About the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU): Since
its inception in 1956, USAMU has been home to the country's top
marksmen. Their skills are not only highly regarded in competition
but also within the Army community, as these marksmen translate
their expertise as training instructors for thousands of fellow
Soldiers of all abilities each year. The USAMU consists of several
expert teams and skilled professionals who showcase the Army's
shooting capabilities at the highest level around the world.
Whether practicing trick shots or engaging multiple targets in the
span of seconds, USAMU represents the pinnacle of Army
marksmanship. For more information on USAMU, visit
GoArmy.com/army-marksmanship-unit.
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