[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 98 (Tuesday, June 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
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   CONGRATULATING SYDNEY MILANI FOR MAKING THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC 
             BOBSLEDDING TEAM FOR THE 2024 WINTER OLYMPICS

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                           HON. ZACHARY NUNN

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2023

  Mr. NUNN of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sydney 
Milani of Pleasant Hill, IA and a proud Southeast Polk graduate, for 
becoming a member of USA's Women's Winter Olympic Bobsledding Team.
  Sydney's story is unique and inspiring--she grew up as a military 
brat, a daughter, a track star, and now a future Olympian. The 
definition of resilience, breaking record after record in track, Sydney 
completed school and went on to help top-level military service members 
achieve peak fitness.
  However, as an athlete, she would soon find her way back to elite 
competition.
  Although the transition from running track to blindly racing down an 
ice tunnel did not come without challenges, she persevered and even won 
a silver medal in her first international meet.
  Her fierce determination and deep competitiveness helped her along 
the way and earned her a spot representing Team USA at the Olympic 
games.
  I want to congratulate Sydney Milani for her continued excellence, 
strength, and endurance. She is an inspiration to not just athletes, 
but all those who have ever had a dream worth chasing.
  I am so proud of her and cannot wait to cheer her on as she goes for 
gold at the 2024 Winter Olympic Games.