AME Young Adult Trains to Compete in 2022 Winter Olympics
By Mrs. Jeanne Arrondondo, 13thEpiscopal District
Ms. Karmin Shute, a member of St. John AME Church in Nashville, Tennessee, is on course to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics for the USA. She started her athletic career as a sophomore in high school. Initially, she only participated in cheerleading but eventually transitioned into track. Her father, Dr. Marcus Shute, Sr., a former accomplished track athlete, served as her coach.
She competed in track on the collegiate level at Birmingham-Southern College for four years while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology. Her collegiate track career ended with her becoming a four-time All-American in the 60,100, and 200 meters indoor and outdoor.
After missing her graduation to attend the NCAA D3 Nationals, she was unsure if she wanted to continue her track career. However, there was always the lingering question of competing in the Olympics. Her dreams were answered when she was invited to attend the USABS 2018 Rookie Push Camp. After attending the 10-day long camp, she was named the 2018 Rookie Push Champion for Women’s Skeleton.
She currently trains at the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Lake Placid, New York, for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton (USABS) Bobsled Team. During USABS training, housing and food are covered by the organization; however, travel expenses are not. If you’d like to support Ms. Shute, please visit her GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/KarminShuteIsSlidinginto2022.
