Which Connecticut athletes are competing in the Milano Cortina Winter Games?

Connecticut athletes competing include speed skater Kristen Santos-Griswold, skeleton racer Austin Florian, and figure skater Maxim Naumov, among others.

What are the medal hopes for Connecticut's Olympians?

Kristen Santos-Griswold is a favorite for multiple medals in speed skating, and Austin Florian is a medal favorite in skeleton's mixed relay.

How will the Milano Cortina Games differ from the Beijing Olympics for these athletes?

The Milano Cortina Games will allow spectators and family members to attend, providing a more traditional Olympic atmosphere compared to the spectator-less Beijing Games.

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CT Athletes Shine at Milano Cortina Games

1 Feb

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Summary

Connecticut athletes vie for medals in speed skating, skeleton, and figure skating.
Several Olympians overcome personal tragedies and past challenges.
Spectators and family presence marks a return to normalcy for the Games.

CT Athletes Shine at Milano Cortina Games

Connecticut's Winter Olympians are heading to the Milano Cortina Games, beginning Friday. Speed skater Kristen Santos-Griswold, a Fairfield native, is a strong contender for medals, aiming to overcome her fourth-place finish in Beijing. Skeleton racer Austin Florian, hailing from Southington, is also a medal favorite in the mixed relay after a successful world championship.

Figure skater Maxim Naumov, who grew up in Simsbury, will compete in his first Olympics, honoring his late parents and coaches who tragically passed away last year. The return of spectators and family to the Games offers a significant emotional boost compared to the COVID-affected Beijing Olympics.

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