AOTW: Alev Kelter of Eagle River set to embark on 3rd Olympic Journey

EAGLE RIVER, Alaska - A lot can happen in a decade. And for Eagle River’s Alev Kelter , that statement rings more true than ever.

It’s a journey that started in 2014, one that has since taken her both to the Olympic stage and around the world. To date, Kelter has competed in England’s Premiership Women’s Rugby, the top level of the sport in the country. She’s also traveled to Toronto for the 2015 Pan American Games, New Zealand for the 2021 Rugby World Cup, and many more.

“I played with the boys growing up, and you can check in boys hockey,” Kelter said. “I didn’t have it as easy as I need or being spoon fed. So, it was a lot of hard work.” But as she told Alaska’s News Source, God would have other plans. As Kelter began to wonder what was next, Team USA would come knocking again — but this time, the sport was new.

“It was a great transition,” Kelter said. “I think I’ve learned that lesson that people find later in life. It’s one of those moments that you look back and you’re like, I’d never do it any different.”

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