Team USA...and Canada!
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Team USA and Canada represented by a lot of Mavericks this summer.
This summer, the world watched as Olympians competed in the Paris Olympic Games, showcasing the highest level of athletic achievement. These athletes represent the peak of their sports, and their dedication inspires everyone who watches their performances.
While the summer Olympics span just two weeks every four years, the journey to becoming an Olympian involves decades of practice and competition. For many athletes, this journey includes selection to a National Team as a junior athlete.
In cycling, the USA National Team starts planning its Olympic roster more than a decade before the Games. Athletes are identified as juniors, beginning at age fifteen, and invited to compete for Team USA in prestigious races, primarily held in Europe. Selection to the National team is based on performance in specific national-level competitions throughout the season.
This past summer, seven Miller School students raced for the USA National Team. Nolan Church (‘24), Jack Klau (‘28), Presley Evans (‘25), Chandler Evans (‘26), Clark LaVoie (‘27), Bridget Ciambotti (‘25), and Alice Hoskins (‘25) represented their country in road cycling and mountain biking events. Alice finished second at USA National Championships and 13th at World Championships.
Additionally, Jacob Roy (‘25) competed this summer for Team Canada, including at the UCI World Championships in Andorra. Jacob is the current 17-18 Canadian National Champion and races cross-country mountain bike events wearing the Canadian National Champ jersey.
The journey to the world stage of cycling began at a young age for most of the team. Five of the eight athletes came up through Miller School-supported youth mountain bike programs orchestrated by Cutaway Bike Camp and VAHS MTB Series.
In the 2024 Olympic Games, Team USA earned a record number of medals in cycling, including gold in the women’s road race and silver in the women’s mountain bike race. With the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, our Maverick cyclists are on the path to pursuing their Olympic dreams on home soil.
