COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — Three athletes with Maryland connections are in Pyeongchang, South Korea, to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and Paralympic Games for Team USA.
Marylanders Haley Skarupa, Thomas Hong and Noah Grove took to social media to express their excitement for the games.
Name: Haley Skarupa
Sport: Women’s ice hockey
Age: 24
Maryland connection: Born in Montgomery County, Md.
When she competes for the first time in South Korea: Sunday, Feb. 11 at 4:10 p.m.
Truly honored to represent and be a part of @TeamUSA for the upcoming Winter Olympic games with this amazing group of teammates! What a year. #PyeongChang2018 https://t.co/5c0hBNA2VJ
— Haley Skarupa (@skrooops28) January 2, 2018
Name: Thomas Hong
Sport: Speedskating
Age: 20
Maryland connection: Grew up in Howard County, Md., and went to the University of Maryland for his freshman year.
When he competes for the first time in South Korea: Sunday, Feb. 11 at 3:30 p.m.
Name: Noah Grove
Sport: Sled hockey
Age: 18
Maryland connection: Born in Frederick County, Md.
When he competes for the first time in South Korea: Sunday, March 11 at 12 p.m.
Let’s go!!!!!???? https://t.co/EiCET7T4DF
— Noah Grove (@ncgrove_16) January 1, 2018
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Posted by NBC Olympics on Monday, February 5, 2018
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