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Army Sergeant Del Duca Chases Olympic Glory in Bobsled

2/17/2026

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Del Duca Competes Boldly

Frankie Del Duca, a U.S. Army sergeant and bobsled pilot, is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
He sold his dream car to buy bobsled equipment and faces financial struggles, aided by the Army's World Class Athlete Program.
Del Duca is a two-time Olympian who aims to improve on his fourth-place finishes at the world championships.

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Nelson Transitions Boldly

Ashleigh Nelson, a decorated British sprinter, transitioned to bobsleigh after Adele Nicoll (GB pilot) messaged her on Instagram.
Nelson was initially hesitant and found the first ride shocking, likening it to being tossed in a washing machine.
She spent a year sidelined by a significant injury before recovering to compete at the Winter Olympics.
She excels in the initial sprint but races with her eyes shut during the descent.

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Del Duca Competes Boldly

Frankie Del Duca, a U.S. Army sergeant and bobsled pilot, is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
He sold his dream car to buy bobsled equipment and faces financial struggles, aided by the Army's World Class Athlete Program.
Del Duca is a two-time Olympian who aims to improve on his fourth-place finishes at the world championships.

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