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U.S. Curling Team trains at Minnesota Vikings facility ahead of 2026 Olympics

At the Minnesota Vikings' Training Haus, U.S. Olympic curlers are training to prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, accessing a facility USA Curling called unmatched.
The partnership began after the U.S. men's 2018 Olympic gold boosted interest, and USA Curling says the Midwest has become a curling hub with better facilities and support.
About 22 to 25 Olympic curlers now train at the facility, lifting alongside NFL players and matching their on-field intensity, Mike Gulenchyn said.
Coaches emphasize conditioning at the Training Haus to translate to ice results, as Mike Gulenchyn said better conditioning boosts on-ice performance and the United States has secured Olympic berths.
Curling's evolution into a high-fitness sport is visible in cross-sport training as Taylor Anderson-Heide highlighted the size gap with football players, reflecting the sport's changing fitness demands.

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