History Talk - Military Gold: Army Athletes on the World Stage
National Museum of the United States Army 1775 Liberty Dr, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060
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Soldiers are warriors both on and off the battlefield.
Many Soldiers have applied the same dedication, teamwork, and patriotism required to accomplish their mission to athletic competition. Since 1948, over 400 Soldiers have represented the United States at the Olympics. One hundred Soldiers have earned medals in a variety of sports, including boxing, wrestling, pentathlon, and bobsled. Before official record-keeping, many American Olympians enlisted in the Army during World War II to protect and defend the United States. Today, this tradition of athletic accomplishment continues in the Army’s World Class Athlete Program, which trains Soldiers to perform at the highest level in their sports.
In this History Talk, learn more about the commitments, sacrifices, and accomplishments of these Soldier Olympians.
