She was a prodigy. Then a plumber’s apprentice. Now, she’s an Olympian.
- Posted on February 2, 2026
- By Washington Post
- 2 Views
She was a prodigy. Then a plumber’s apprentice. Now, she’s an Olympian.

At 31, Maddy Schaffrick has taken a most unlikely journey to these Winter Games. She says she’s doing it for her younger self.