Olympic Committee and USA Bobsled and Skeleton Mourns the Loss of Steven Holcomb
Champion Bobsledder Dies at 37
Former Olympic Medalist Found Dead at Training Facility
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Bobsled and Skeleton released a statement on May 6, 2017, expressing their deepest condolences for the passing of Steven Holcomb, the legendary American bobsledder who drove to three Olympic medals during his illustrious career.
According to the statement, Holcomb was found unresponsive in his room at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, New York, on May 6, 2017. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the cause of death is still under investigation.
Holcomb, a native of Park City, Utah, was one of the most successful bobsledders in American history. He won a gold medal in the four-man bobsled event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and a bronze medal in the same event at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He also won a silver medal in the two-man bobsled event at the 2014 Olympics.
"Steven Holcomb was a true champion on and off the ice," said USOC CEO Scott Blackmun in a statement. "His unwavering determination and passion for the sport inspired countless others. He will be deeply missed by the entire Olympic family."
USA Bobsled and Skeleton CEO Darrin Steele echoed Blackmun's sentiments, saying, "Steven was a world-class athlete and an even better person. He was a true ambassador for our sport and for Team USA. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of bobsledders."
Holcomb's death is a tragic loss for the world of bobsledding and for the entire Olympic movement. He will be remembered as one of the greatest bobsledders of all time and as an inspiration to athletes around the world.
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