Olympics In High Heels: Meet Rugby Player Carlin Isles
We are less than two weeks away from this year’s Olympics in Rio. To celebrate, I am highlighting several of the people representing the USA. Today’s feature is about rugby player Carlin Isles.
All information obtained from NBC and Team USA.
Name: Carlin Isles
Sport: Rugby
Previous Olympics: N/A
World Championships: 2013—13th place
Other Accomplishments: Won bronze in the 2015 Pan American Games.
Did You Know?
He is one of 11 children.
Began competing in 2012.
Discovered the sport while training in track and field
He is known as the fastest man in rugby
Tried for the 2012 Olympics in track and field but didn’t make the cut
He is a former Detroit Lion.
Resisted NFL offers to focus on rugby.
Be sure to watch Carlin in the Olympics and keep checking Football In High Heels for more sports news, highlights, lessons and entertainment!
