Going for the Gold: One Olympian’s quest began with non-Olympic sport

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Every Olympian has a story on how they became one of the best of the best in the world.
Usually this story includes a love for their sport, but for bronze medalist Allison Baver, she didn’t start her Olympic sport until high school.
“Becoming an Olympian was a journey, it was almost like a life purpose,” Baver said.
Baver’s quest for Olympic glory began with a non-Olympic sport.
“When I was in fourth grade, I decided to join the speed skati