When 24-year old Brandon Kim was growing up in Fairfax, Virginia, he first saw short-track speedskating on television, during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Next month, he'll compete as a member of the U.S. Olympics team at the 2026 Games. Brandon Kim (18) competes in the men's 1500-meter semifinal during the U.S. Olympic short track speedskating trials Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Kearns, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)(AP/Rick Bowmer) When 24-year old Brandon Kim was growing up in Fairfax, Virginia, he first saw short-track speedskating on television, during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Unlike many members of the U.S. Olympics team, Kim isn’t able to practice his sport while at school.