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From youngest Olympian champion ever to first-ever medals for two countries, the women’s skeleton race on Saturday was full of historic moments.

Kelly Curtis’ father is John Curtis, who was drafted by the New York Jets in 1971. She’s the first-ever Black Olympian on the USA skeleton team.

Kelly Curtis is the first Black skeleton athlete to compete for Team USA in the Olympics. She is also the only member of the U.S. Air Force at this year’s Winter Games.

Team USA‘s Kelly Curtis completed the first heats of women‘s skeleton at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Learn more about the trailblazing athlete.

Team USA‘s Kelly Curtis completed the first heats of women‘s skeleton at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Learn more about the trailblazing athlete.

American’s Katie Uhlaender and Kelly Curtis complete Day 1 of women’s skeleton, finishing eighth and 18th respectively.

Skeleton is one of 15 sports in the Olympics. But what exactly is it? Here’s an explainer.

Making it down an Olympic skeleton run is, in itself, an act of survival. Making it on to the U.S. Skeleton Team for five straight Olympics raises that instinct to a whole new level. So, 38-year-old Katie Uhlaender is definitely a survivor, and she’s got the resume to prove it.