USA Olympic Skier Hunter Hess is now backtracking somewhat from his comments the other day, where he said he had mixed feelings about representing America right now and said he really just wanted to represent his friends and family.
Now he appears to have changed his tune a bit and claims he can’t wait to represent America:
There is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better. One of the many things that makes this country so amazing is that we have the right and the freedom to point that out. The best part of the Olympics is that it brings people together, and when so many of us are divided we need that more than ever. I cannot wait to represent Team USA next week when I compete.
Thanks to everyone for their support.
Not a great statement by any stretch and it isn’t going to win most people over who he pushed away with his offensive comments last week. But I am glad to see he is at least trying to put forth a better spirit since, whether we like it or not, he is Team USA.