Six years ago, Kris Freeman was told he would have to leave the sport that he had loved since he was a child. Freeman was diagnosed with diabetes and told that he would have to quit cross country skiing. He rejected that recommendation and has been skiing competitively the whole time since his diagnosis. He placed 14th in one-day pursuit and helped the U.S. team finish 5th, overall.
Next month, he will again be representing the United States in the Turin Olympics. If he medals, it will be the first time since 1976.
In addition to pursuing training as a world class athlete, Freeman has become a national spokesperson for diabetes awareness.
