Borne out of relentless competitive drive and heavyhearted necessity, the U.S. bobsledders are pressing on, racing toward February and the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, without their leader and gold-medal winning driver. But as they simultaneously mourn the death of Holcomb, and attempt to replace his world-class skills on the ice, the Park City native still will have a major impact on their success.
Holcomb and Olsen spent time together in Korea, getting to know the Olympic track there. Before Holcomb’s death, Olsen told his teammate he one day would make a great coach.