Jan 27, 2022 - Sports

Pennsylvanians go for the gold at 2022 Winter Olympics

A map of Pennsylvania, noting the hometowns of the state's two 2020 Winter Olympic Games athletes.

Data: TeamUSA; Map: Axios Visuals

Pennsylvania has two hopefuls headed to Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Meet the players: Next week will mark luger Summer Britcher's third Olympics. The Glen Rock native has already tallied five World Cup wins, making her the all-time singles leader in USA Luge history.

  • Brian O'Neill, a forward for the USA hockey team from Yardley, is heading to his second Olympics.

Of note: Britcher broke her finger two weeks ago while she was competing in Latvia, but she still plans to compete in February.

  • O'Neill is playing in his sixth season for Finland's Jokerit professional team in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League.

What's next: The Winter Olympic Games are set to begin Feb. 4.

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