Chris Plys Gears Up for U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials
Chris Plys, two-time Olympian and third for John Shuster's team, approaches the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials with quiet confidence. The trials determine which team will represent the United States at December’s Olympic Qualification Event and potentially at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
The Road to the Olympics
Before competing in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 or the Qualification Event in Kelowna, Canada, teams first face the U.S. Trials. This five-day competition brings together the nation’s top men’s and women’s curling teams. Its goal is to crown a champion who will then pursue one of the last two available slots for the February 2026 Olympic curling events.
Chris Plys’ Perspective
At 38 years old, Plys reflects on his experience as a two-time Olympian, having competed in Vancouver 2010 and Beijing 2022. Speaking at the USOPC summit in New York in late October, he expressed palpable enthusiasm for the upcoming challenge, despite recovering from a recent injury.
“The Olympic Curling Team Trials offer a unique mix of pressure and opportunity — it’s about earning the chance to compete on the world’s biggest stage again,” said Plys.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials is a five-day event featuring America's best curling teams.
- The winner earns the right to represent the United States at the December 2025 Olympic Qualification Event in Canada.
- From there, teams aim to secure one of the final two quotas for the curling competitions in February 2026.
Despite the challenges ahead, Plys remains determined and optimistic as he prepares for this critical competition.
Author’s Summary
Chris Plys approaches the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials with determination and confidence, eager to secure his team’s spot for the 2026 Winter Olympics despite recent injury setbacks.
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