U.S. athletes are preparing for the Olympic Games in Paris. This week, USA Rugby announced the men’s team at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.
The team, called the Eagles, is pursuing the USA Men’s rugby sevens’ first Olympic medal, 100 years after the U.S. won its last Olympic gold in rugby.
Mike Friday, head coach of the USA Men’s rugby sevens team, poses on July 1, 2024 at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. Chula Vista, Calif.
Kevon Williams, captain of the Eagles, gives pointers to his team on July 1, 2024 at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. Chula Vista, Calif.
Mike Friday, head coach of the USA Men’s rugby sevens team, gestures during a practice on July 1, 2024 at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. Chula Vista, Calif.
U.S. Men's Rugby Sevens Training for Olympic Games in Chula Vista
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