Chris Plys Ready and Raring for U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials
The two-time Olympian and third for John Shuster approaches the upcoming U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials with quiet confidence. These trials will determine which team earns the right to represent the United States at the December Olympic Qualification Event and beyond.
Trials and the Road to Milano Cortina 2026
Before the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, and before the Olympic Qualification Event in Kelowna, Canada, the U.S. Trials will take place. Over five days, the nation’s top men’s and women’s curling teams will compete, narrowing the field to a single champion. This champion will then face the challenge of securing one of the last two available quotas for the team events at next year’s Games in February.
Chris Plys: Experience and Enthusiasm
At 38 years old, Chris Plys has already competed in the Olympics at Vancouver 2010 and Beijing 2022. Reflecting on the upcoming trials, Plys shared his enthusiasm for the challenge, even as he recovers from a recent injury. Speaking at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) summit in New York at the end of October, he expressed genuine excitement for the competition ahead.
Speaking at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) summit in New York at the end of October, Plys shared a palpable enthusiasm for the challenge, even against the backdrop of a recent injury.
Author’s Summary
Chris Plys, a seasoned Olympian, faces the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials with quiet confidence and genuine excitement, ready to pursue another chance to represent his country on the world stage.