The Washington Post · Sunday, February 8, 2026
Representing the red, white and blue is complicated for some Olympians - The Washington Post
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“Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S.,” says freestyle skier Hunter Hess.
BORMIO, Italy Hunter Hess has waited a lifetime for this moment.
The 27-year-old freestyle skier failed to qualify for the 2022 Olympic Games after a knee injury derailed his bid for Beijing. Next w… [+139 chars]