River Radamus: Carrying a Legacy at the Winter Olympics

River Radamus, an Edwards-born alpine skier, is competing in the Winter Olympics in Italy, near where his grandfather, Joseph G. McNealus, fought during World War II as part of the 10th Mountain Division. McNealus, who earned a Bronze Star for his bravery, helped establish the American ski industry after the war. Radamus feels a connection to this history and carries it with him as he competes.

Team USA has seen success at the Winter Olympics, with Liz Lemly, Jaelin Kauf, and Ryan Cochran-Siegle winning gold and silver medals. These athletes shared their experiences of competing and winning on the Olympic stage.

Radamus, reflecting on his near-miss in the previous Olympics, focuses on the process of improvement and gratitude. He founded the ARCO (Alpine Racing Career Opportunities) Foundation to provide financial support to young skiers, ensuring that passionate athletes have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. Radamus also runs free camps to give athletes more on-snow time, emphasizing the importance of development and community support. Learn more about the ARCO Foundation here.

The 10th Mountain Division was a U.S. Army unit that specialized in high-altitude and ski warfare during World War II.

The ARCO Foundation, founded by River Radamus, provides financial support to young, passionate ski racers to help them afford the costs of training and competition.

River Radamus grew up skiing in Vail and Copper Mountain, Colorado.

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