After rushing and racing millions of meters across the globe, TeamUSA speedskater Casey Dawson can now focus on the 1,500 that matter the most. WinterOlympics
NBC News reported Monday he had tested negative and was planning to compete in the 1,500After rushing and racing millions of meters across the globe, speedskater Casey Dawson can now focus on the 1,500 that matter the most.
The American, who missed an initial flight with his team to Beijing after testing positive for COVID-19, made a last-minute, long trek to the 2022 Winter Olympics not knowing if or when he would be able to compete. But on Monday, after his unorthodox global journey, Dawson said he had arrived in Beijing and was planning to take the ice just hours later for the 1,500-meter race.
The U.S. speedskater first tested positive for COVID-19 three weeks ago and had struggled to get the necessary clearance to travel to Beijing. He first thought he had to produce two consecutive negative tests, but later found out it was actually four. He also dealt with issues over testing centers in Utah that had to be approved by the Chinese consulate.according to a tweet Monday from US SpeedskatingDawson missed the 5,000 meters, and it looked like he could miss Tuesday’s 1,500 meters.
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